Building Engineer

ABM Industries; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Building Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, boilers, and electrical systems at a commercial site in the US. The role requires hands-on experience across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance and the ability to read blueprints and diagrams.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years experience, a stationary engineer license or equivalent trade cert, and ability to work on-call. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in building/industrial facilities maintenance with HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.
• Valid stationary engineer license or equivalent trade certification as required locally.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, and control systems.
• Must be able to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift up to 50 lbs and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, pumps, valves, and related lines for steam and hot water.
• Install and service air conditioning units, fans, compressors, and refrigerant lines.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and control components for building systems.
• Read blueprints and monitor building automation to ensure energy efficient operation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boilers & chillers

Electrical systems

Reading blueprints

On-call emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school cert. / apprenticeship (HVAC/electrical/mechanical)

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

Benefit Information:

The Building Engineer is qualified to operate or assist in operating all

heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air

compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons on the site

assigned.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM

Team Member Benefits | ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Operate, maintain and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines

used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.

Operate, maintain and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps,

transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant

lines and devices used to control temperature.

Operate, maintain and repair pumps, handling brines or other secondary refrigerating

liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.

Operate, maintain and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves

and devices for air control.

Operate, maintain and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all

valves and control devices.

Operate, maintain and repair water filters softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction

with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.

Operate, maintain and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power

pumps, compressors and fans.

Operate, maintain and repair of fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, lines, controls and

fuel tanks.

Operate, maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water

closets, urinals and piping.

Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.

Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.

Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for the building’s lighting, mechanical,

plumbing and control components including lighting maintenance.

Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based upon

seasonal conditions to assure energy efficient operation.

Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The

Preventive Maintenance program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required

services specifications.

Life/Safety and security systems - Equipment maintenance applicable in Engineer’s scope

will be included.

Other duties and responsibilities as requested by Building Management

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a building engineer, stationary engineer, or in commercial/industrial facilities maintenance, with hands-on work across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Licensure/Certification: Valid stationary engineer license or equivalent trade certification as required by local/state jurisdiction (e.g., Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification for refrigerant handling); boiler operator license a plus depending on building class.

• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, air compressors, pumps, and building automation/control systems, including the ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing/walking for extended periods, with availability for on-call or after-hours emergency response.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; trade school certification, technical degree, or equivalent apprenticeship training in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems preferred.