Lead Engineer

Able Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM in Seattle seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee daily operations and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general infrastructure. You will lead a team of engineers and maintenance staff and act as the on-site technical expert.

The role emphasizes safety and efficiency, with duties such as scheduling, inspections, coordinating with vendors, and implementing maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising building maintenance staff.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and management.
• Commitment to safety and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and maintenance staff.
• Develop and assign work orders.
• Supervise safety compliance and inspections.
• Coordinate with vendors and property management.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Facility operations

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 Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general infrastructure. This role ensures optimal performance, safety, and efficiency of all building systems while leading a team of engineers and maintenance staff. The Watch Engineer serves as the primary technical expert on‑site and collaborates closely with property management and vendors.

Pay: $56.52 - $56.52 per hour/weekly pay.

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.

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

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.

Major Duties And 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

Overall responsibility for the following functions and tasks

Monitoring of:

• HVAC Systems
• Water Treatment Procedures
• Electrical Equipment

Implementation and management of:

• Operational Manuals and Logs
• The Safety Program
• The Inventory Control Program
• The Preventive Maintenance Program

Coordination of:

• Work Order Procedures
• Vendors
• The Formal Training Program

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