Certified Engineer

Ableserve; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Certified Engineer to support daily operations of all building systems, including HVAC, pumps, valves and electrical equipment. Responsibilities include responding to requests, processing work orders, and ensuring preventive maintenance adherence.

The role demands handling boilers and related systems, with focus on energy efficiency and safety; scheduled for Swing Shift, Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm, in a facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Formal knowledge of HVAC components (VAVs, air-handlers, pumps, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Highest-level state/local license for Stationary Engineer/HVAC plus refrigerant recovery license
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required
• EPA 608 certification preferred
• OSHA ACM awareness training as required

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves and lines for steam and hot water distribution.
• Maintain refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators and associated control devices.
• Repair air compressors, refrigerant lines and temperature control devices; manage related piping and lines.
• Maintain electrical motors and engines powering pumps, compressors and fans.
• Oversee and repair gas distribution lines, water filters, piping and distribution systems.
• Support life/safety and security systems within engineer’s scope; calibrate controls seasonally for energy efficiency.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Building automation systems

EPA 608 (preferred)

OSHA ACM awareness

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Refrigeration equipment operation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Certified Engineer.

The Certified Engineer supports the designated leadership with the daily operations of all building systems. This includes hard surface maintenance and repair, basic carpentry and metal work, operating, maintaining and repairing all facility system equipment associated with HVAC operations and mechanical and electrical systems. The Certified Engineer will also respond to customer requests and submit and close work orders as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.

Pay

$55.99 hourly

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.

Shift

Swing Shift, Mon-Fri 12pm - 8pm

Benefit Information

• 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 fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, lines, controls and fuel tanks.
• Operate, maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basis, 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Formal knowledge of HVAC Components (VAV’s, Air-Handlers, Pumps, unit ventilators, etc.)
• Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Certified Engineer
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required.
• Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required.
• EPA 608 Certified (preferred)

F.CERTIFIED ENGINEER: By passing the standardized certification examination, an Engineer demonstrates their superior knowledge of certain aspects of the trade. The job duties performed by the Certified Engineer, in a safe and efficient manner, are the same as those performed by the Non-Certified Engineer, as those are set forth in Section G.

NON-CERTIFIED ENGINEER: In a safe and efficient manner, operates and maintains boilers, compressors, refrigeration equipment, generators, air-conditioning facilities and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water or any other power-developing energy. Patrols, inspects and maintains all mechanical, HVAC, electrical, piping and plumbing systems and equipment to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained. May effect repairs on toilet facilities, registers, radiators, lights, fixtures, minor repairs on furniture and floors, provided that while standing a watch on a high‑pressure boiler installation, they are not required to violate any State, County or City ordinances, codes or laws.