Building Engineer – HVAC, Electrical & Maintenance (On-Call)

ABM Industries; Arizona; On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC, boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and electrical systems across a site. The role requires reading blueprints and building automation controls, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in industrial or commercial facilities maintenance, a valid stationary engineer license or equivalent certification, and a high school diploma or GED (trade

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in building engineering, stationary engineering, or facilities maintenance with hands-on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid stationary engineer license or equivalent trade certification; boiler operator license is 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; ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, operating in confined spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standby/on-call availability.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and lines used in steam distribution.
• Operate, maintain and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, and related systems for temperature control.
• Operate, maintain and repair pumps, brines and secondary refrigerating liquids with valves and lines.
• Operate, maintain and repair air compressors and distribution lines with valves and devices for air control.
• Maintain and repair gas distribution lines and control devices, including associated valves.
• Maintain water filters, piping and pumps in water distribution systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical motors and engines powering pumps, compressors and fans.
• Maintain and repair fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, lines and tanks.
• Maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins and piping.
• Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and lighting for the building and control components.
• Calibrate controls for energy efficiency across seasonal changes.
• Follow Preventive Maintenance Program schedules and manufacturer service specs.
• Address Life/Safety and security systems within scope of Engineer responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Building Management.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boilers

Chillers

Refrigeration equipment

Electrical systems

Building automation/control systems

Blueprints/wiring diagrams

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification or technical degree

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC, boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and electrical systems across a site. The role requires reading blueprints and building automation controls, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in industrial or commercial facilities maintenance, a valid stationary engineer license or equivalent certification, and a high school diploma or GED (trade