Building Engineer: Facility Maintenance Pro

ABM industries; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer in San Diego to perform routine maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and general facility needs. This on-site role requires coordinating with other facilities staff, prioritizing work orders, and maintaining safe, efficient building operations.

The position calls for hands-on skills in multiple trades, ability to read work orders, and collaboration with supervisors to ensure peak energy efficiency and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2 years commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience.
• 5 years commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience.
• Ability to easily and effectively communicate and collaborate with facility personnel.
• Ability to handle computer data entry input.
• Some knowledge and skill in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry duties; install shelving, and repair windows, screens, blinds, and suspended ceilings.
• Electrical duties: switches, reset breakers, change bulbs and ballasts, other electrical duties as assigned.
• HVAC duties – check thermostats, hot and cold calls.
• Light plumbing repairs – change washers, valves, and shutoffs.
• General maintenance service for facility personnel (assemble furniture and accessories, move items).
• Generalized knowledge of the use of power tools and other equipment.
• Assist other trades as required in emergencies or overload situations, including snow removal, groundskeeping and other items as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer in San Diego to perform routine maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and general facility needs. This on-site role requires coordinating with other facilities staff, prioritizing work orders, and maintaining safe, efficient building operations.

The position calls for hands-on skills in multiple trades, ability to read work orders, and collaboration with supervisors to ensure peak energy efficiency and reliable operations.