Building Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Building Engineer in San Jose, CA to manage facility services in mission-critical environments. You will serve as ABM's primary operations contact, overseeing HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, and supporting site leadership to sustain reliable operations.

The role emphasizes safety culture, staff development, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, customer requests, and coordinating internal and external teams to achieve high uptime.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating contractors.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC, mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Operate and upkeep facility system equipment; handle customer service requests and manage work orders.
• Lead a team of technicians and external contractors to ensure 100% operational availability.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Facility operations

Job description

The Building Engineer holds full responsibility for the management and operation of facility services within mission-critical environments. Serving as the primary ABM point of contact for daily operations, this role supports site leadership in overseeing all building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure.

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’sexperience, 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 | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Key responsibilities include maintenance and repair of hard surfaces, basic carpentry and metalwork, and the operation and upkeep of facility system equipment. The Building Engineer also handles customer service requests, manages work orders, and performs additional duties as assigned.

This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and reliability, building and leading a team of Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors to achieve 100% operational availability. A strong emphasis is placed on continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence.