Journeyman HVAC Technician — Critical Facilities

ABM industries; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking an experienced Critical Facility Technician Journeyman - HVAC to support mission-critical data centers and commercial facilities in the Metro Atlanta market. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and documentation while maintaining uptime and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, the ability to communicate with customers and leadership, and the flexibility to cover various sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical HVAC experience.
• Journeyman-level HVAC skills with hands-on troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with RTUs, AHUs, split systems, heat pumps, pumps, VAVs, fan coils, exhaust fans, and related controls.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, airflow, refrigerant, and basic controls issues.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, work orders, PM procedures, and basic mechanical drawings.
• Experience using CMMS, service platforms, or work order systems to document maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of LOTO, PPE, SDS, refrigerant handling, and general safe work practices.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel to customer sites across the Metro Atlanta area.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work overtime, flexible schedules, on-call rotation, or emergency response as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on commercial and mission-critical HVAC systems.
• Service and maintain RTUs, AHUs, CRAC/CRAH units, split systems, heat pumps, fan coils, VAVs, exhaust fans, pumps, condensers.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, airflow, refrigerant, and controls issues and recommend corrective action.
• Use BAS/BMS systems to monitor status, troubleshoot, verify alarms, and confirm proper operation.
• Follow site procedures, SOPs, and change-control practices to protect uptime.
• Respond to alarms, service calls, and urgent repairs safely and promptly.
• Complete work orders, PM documentation, and inspection records accurately.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to complete PMs and repairs.
• Maintain safe work practices including PPE, LOTO, SDS, and refrigerant handling.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Independent customer-facing work

Safety-first decision making

Communication with customers and teams

Documentation and PM records

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

CMMS / work order systems

Job description

ABM is seeking an experienced Critical Facility Technician Journeyman - HVAC to support mission-critical data centers and commercial facilities in the Metro Atlanta market. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and documentation while maintaining uptime and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, the ability to communicate with customers and leadership, and the flexibility to cover various sites.