Facility Helper

ABM Industries; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

ABM Industries in Sacramento, CA seeks a Facility Helper to support the Building Engineering team with daily maintenance, preventive tasks, inspections, and safety compliance. This entry-level role emphasizes reliability, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to tenant service.

You will assist with documenting site safety plans, follow ABM Engineering Services’ standards, and participate in safety procedures. Growth toward Building Engineer is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of maintenance, janitorial, facilities, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and general maintenance practices.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn building systems and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in commercial buildings or property management is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems is a plus.
• OSHA 10 Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license if location requires.

Responsibilities

• Assist Building Engineers with daily maintenance and repair activities.
• Help perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Support routine building inspections and report maintenance concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist with changing filters, replacing light bulbs, cleaning equipment, and maintaining mechanical rooms.
• Help maintain building appearance and cleanliness in operational areas.
• Respond to tenant service requests and complete work orders promptly.
• Document completed tasks and notify supervisors of unresolved issues.
• Receive and transport materials and equipment around the property.
• Monitor building systems and report unusual conditions.
• Follow safety policies and use PPE as required.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and report hazards immediately.

Skills

Hand tools

Teamwork

Customer service

Following instructions

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Pay Range is: $27.81- $27.81 hourly rate | Weekly pay

Location: Sacramento, Ca

Shift: Day shift | Monday - Friday

The Facility Helper supports the Building Engineering team in maintaining the safe, clean, and efficient operation of commercial building systems and facilities. This entry-level position assists with routine maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance activities, building inspections, vendor coordination, and general facility upkeep. The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and committed to providing excellent service to tenants and building occupants.

The Facilities Helper also assists with documenting and implementing site safety plans and ensures all work follows ABM Engineering Services’ operational standards, guidelines, and site‑specific policies and procedures.

Pay Range is: $27.81- $27.81 hourly rate | Weekly pay

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. An offer will vary based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2025 Employee Benefits | Frontline Team Members

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Building Support

• Assist Building Engineers with daily maintenance and repair activities.
• Help perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Support routine building inspections and report any maintenance concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist with changing filters, replacing light bulbs, cleaning equipment, and maintaining mechanical rooms.
• Help maintain building appearance and cleanliness in operational areas.

Work Order Assistance

• Respond to tenant service requests under the direction of the Building Engineer.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor building maintenance issues.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Document completed tasks and notify supervisors of any unresolved issues.

Facility Operations

• Support building moves, setups, and special projects.
• Assist with inventory management and organization of maintenance supplies and tools.
• Receive and transport materials, equipment, and deliveries throughout the property.
• Help monitor building systems and report unusual conditions.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Report safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Assist with emergency response activities when needed.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year of maintenance, janitorial, facilities, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and general maintenance practices.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn building systems and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in commercial buildings, facilities, or property management environments.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• OSHA 10 Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license (if required by location).

Career Growth Opportunity

This position provides hands‑on experience with commercial building operations and serves as a potential career path into roles such as Building Engineer

$27.81 - $27.81 an hour

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays and more.

ABM values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce’s diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service.

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Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

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