Building Engineer

ABM industries; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries in San Jose is seeking a Building Engineer to ensure reliable operation, preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems. You will monitor systems via BMS/CMMS, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors to keep facilities running at high availability.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on facility systems experience, BMS/CMMS knowledge, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with BMS and CMMS; Corrigo and ServiceNow preferred
• Experience supporting UPS systems, generators, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units, or critical cooling infrastructure preferred
• Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal), OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E
• Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial building systems, mission-critical infrastructure, data center environments, or industrial facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and support systems
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of critical equipment
• Monitor building systems through BMS and other monitoring platforms
• Investigate equipment abnormalities and perform troubleshooting activities
• Support planned maintenance activities and infrastructure testing programs
• Execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks through CMMS systems
• Coordinate with vendors during maintenance and repair activities
• Document equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational events
• Assist with facility audits, compliance requirements, and safety initiatives
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability and operational performance
• Follow approved change control procedures during maintenance activities
• Maintain compliance with operational and safety standards

Skills

BMS expertise

CMMS familiarity

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school training

Certifications: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E

Tools

BMS

Corrigo

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

The Building Engineer supports the reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical facility systems. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities and works collaboratively with facility teams and service providers to ensure continuous operations and equipment reliability.

Pay

Pay: $43 - $46 per hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM_2025_Employee_Benefits_Frontline_v2_English_9.5.24.pdf) | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Key responsibilities include reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical building systems that support continuous facility operations. The Building Engineer performs preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems while ensuring compliance with established operating procedures and safety standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to operational events in a high-availability environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and support systems
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of critical equipment
• Monitor building systems through BMS and other monitoring platforms
• Investigate equipment abnormalities and perform troubleshooting activities
• Support planned maintenance activities and infrastructure testing programs
• Execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks through CMMS systems
• Coordinate with vendors during maintenance and repair activities
• Document equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational events
• Assist with facility audits, compliance requirements, and safety initiatives
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability and operational performance
• Follow approved change control procedures during maintenance activities
• Maintain compliance with operational and safety standards

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms; familiarity with Corrigo and ServiceNow preferred
• Experience supporting UPS systems, generators, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units, or critical cooling infrastructure preferred.
• Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal), OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E
• Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial building systems, mission-critical infrastructure, data center environments, or industrial facilities

REQNUMBER: 170478

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