Building Engineer (Cleanroom Facilities)

Ableserve; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and maintain cleanroom facilities and critical mechanical systems in Irvine, CA. Day shift, Monday–Friday, with a pay range of $38–$42 hourly and weekly pay.

The role focuses on maintaining cleanroom environmental conditions, supporting certifications, and ensuring compliance with facility procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred technical HVAC certification or associate degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical HVAC certification preferred.
• Experience in cleanroom environments and critical facilities is preferred; knowledge of controlled environments is desirable.
• Certifications in HVAC and cleanroom practices are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair cleanroom mechanical systems and support equipment.
• Maintain environmental conditions: temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure differentials.
• Perform routine inspections of critical infrastructure and support systems.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom standards and facility procedures.
• Support contamination control and cleanroom best practices.
• Participate in certifications, audits, and inspections.
• Troubleshoot airflow, pressure, and environmental deviations; monitor filtration performance.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Complete work orders and coordinate shutdowns with operations.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Environmental monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Assoc. degree or HVAC cert

EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

OSHA 10/30 Certification

Certified Cleanroom Professional

HVAC Certification

Building Operator Certification

Certified Facility Manager

Tools

None

Job description

The Building Engineer - Cleanroom Facilities is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of critical cleanroom infrastructure and building systems that support manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, biotechnology, healthcare, and research environments.

This position ensures continuous operation of cleanroom mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, filtration systems, pressure relationships, temperature and humidity controls, and supporting utility systems.

Shift: Monday - Friday | Day Shift

Payrate: $38-$42 hourly rate | Weekly pay

Location: Irvine, Ca

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on 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 2026 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

Cleanroom Operations & Maintenance

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair cleanroom mechanical systems and associated support equipment.
• Maintain cleanroom environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure differentials.
• Perform routine inspections of cleanroom infrastructure and critical support systems.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom operating standards and facility procedures.
• Support contamination control initiatives and cleanroom best practices.
• Participate in cleanroom certifications, audits, and inspections.

HVAC & Critical Mechanical Systems

• Troubleshoot airflow, pressure control, and environmental deviations.
• Monitor and maintain filtration performance and change schedules.

Preventive Maintenance

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Complete work orders according to facility maintenance schedules.
• Inspect and maintain facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment commissioning and requalification activities.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdowns with operations teams.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in HVAC, Mechanical Systems, Facilities Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of building maintenance, critical facilities, HVAC, cleanroom, pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting controlled environments highly desirable.
• Experience working with critical facility systems and utilities preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• Certified Cleanroom Professional (CCP)
• HVAC Certification
• Building Operator Certification (BOC)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferred
• Valid Driver's License