Lead Building Engineer (Union)

Ableserve; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 65,918 - 93,883; Full time

Job summary

Ableserve is seeking a Lead Engineer in Aliso Viejo, California, to oversee the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical services. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing vendor relations.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of HVAC systems, water treatment, and be proficient in managing operational manuals. Pay for this position is competitive at $58.67/hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and water treatment procedures.
• Experience in managing and coordinating mechanical and electrical operations.
• Ability to create and maintain operational manuals and logs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities for mechanical and electrical services.
• Develop work assignments for employees and manage schedules.
• Conduct regular inspections and enforce safety regulations.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Water Treatment Procedures

Electrical Equipment

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Service Now

Job description

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand‑alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions.

Pay: $58.67/hour

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | ABMEmployee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

BASIC FUNCTION

Lead Engineer is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all activities concerned with the general operation and maintenance work of the mechanical, electrical and craft services. Function as a working group leader in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible in developing work assignments for each employee.
• Handles special work assignments and trouble calls.
• Adhere to quality levels and standard practices for all work performed.
• Assist in training personnel in proper operating procedures and techniques.
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections.
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment, which supply the job site with power, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation.
• Possess adequate license requirements for the facility.
• Create and maintain staff scheduling.

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
  • HVAC Systems
  • Water Treatment Procedures
  • Electrical Equipment
• Implementation and management of:
  • Operational Manuals and Logs
  • Equipment History Book
  • The Safety Program
  • The Inventory Control Program
  • The Preventive Maintenance Program
  • The Daily Engineering Log
• Coordination of:
  • Work Order Procedures
  • Failure Analysis Procedures
  • Vendor Relations
  • The Formal Training Program
  • Building Management Communications

Specifically, the Engineer will perform the following duties:

• Team management (which includes multiple locations) daily stand‑up, create schedules, track PTO, training, call‑offs, provide direction and/or prioritization of tasks
• Ticket system – monitoring tickets and providing metrics to client
• Sourcing – vendors, plumbing and misc. repair parts
• Vendors – on‑site contact and scheduling of maintenance agreement services
• Computer skills – Outlook, Microsoft, Teams and Service Now (or other ticket system)
• Maintain water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.
• Maintain all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• Maintain trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building’s lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
• Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based on seasonal conditions to ensure energy efficient operation.
• Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required service specifications.
• Maintain life safety and security systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by building management.