Building Engineer: HVAC, Electrical & PM Lead

ABM Industries; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

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Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and electrical systems in a client facility. The role emphasizes energy efficiency, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance.

You will coordinate with vendors, manage work orders, and document activities while ensuring environmental conditions meet building management specifications. On-call duties may be required for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/trade school or technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on building engineering or commercial facilities maintenance experience.
• Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification required.
• Stationary or Operating Engineer license preferred; Boiler Operator license a plus.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
• Experience executing Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with building automation/control systems (BAS/BMS).
• Ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and perform on‑call duties as needed.
• Must be able to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces.
• Must have good hearing and visual acuity to hear alarms and see strobes/visual alarms.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building equipment to ensure design operation and proper environmental conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Maintain a professional appearance of equipment and engineering spaces.
• Manage energy usage to minimize operating costs.
• Oversee HVAC systems, water treatment procedures, electrical and plumbing equipment.
• Coordinate work orders, vendor relations and building communications.
• Operate chillers, condensers, evaporators, traps and related valves and refrigerant lines.
• Operate air compressors and distribution systems.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and lighting, including safety alarms.
• Report on Life Safety and Fire Systems and ensure readiness.
• Schedule preventive maintenance per equipment service specs.
• Follow directions, read plans, and document activities.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boilers

Electrical systems

Life safety

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification

Boiler/Operating Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

BAS/BMS

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to operate and maintain boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and electrical systems in a client facility. The role emphasizes energy efficiency, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance.

You will coordinate with vendors, manage work orders, and document activities while ensuring environmental conditions meet building management specifications. On-call duties may be required for emergencies.