Critical Facilities Building Engineer

ABM industries; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries in San Jose is seeking a Building Engineer to ensure reliable operation, preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems. You will monitor systems via BMS/CMMS, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors to keep facilities running at high availability.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on facility systems experience, BMS/CMMS knowledge, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with BMS and CMMS; Corrigo and ServiceNow preferred
• Experience supporting UPS systems, generators, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units, or critical cooling infrastructure preferred
• Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal), OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E
• Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial building systems, mission-critical infrastructure, data center environments, or industrial facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and support systems
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of critical equipment
• Monitor building systems through BMS and other monitoring platforms
• Investigate equipment abnormalities and perform troubleshooting activities
• Support planned maintenance activities and infrastructure testing programs
• Execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks through CMMS systems
• Coordinate with vendors during maintenance and repair activities
• Document equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational events
• Assist with facility audits, compliance requirements, and safety initiatives
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability and operational performance
• Follow approved change control procedures during maintenance activities
• Maintain compliance with operational and safety standards

Skills

BMS expertise

CMMS familiarity

Troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school training

Certifications: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E

Tools

BMS

Corrigo

ServiceNow

Job description

ABM Industries in San Jose is seeking a Building Engineer to ensure reliable operation, preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems. You will monitor systems via BMS/CMMS, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with vendors to keep facilities running at high availability.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on facility systems experience, BMS/CMMS knowledge, and relevant certifications.