Lead Mobile Engineer

ABM Industries; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ABM Industries in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Lead Mobile Building Engineer to oversee maintenance across multiple facilities. The role focuses on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and safety, with hands-on leadership and site-wide safety documentation.

The position offers union benefits and a day shift (Mon-Fri). Compensation reflects an hourly pay rate of $88.28 with standard benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Employment details and eligibility are provided upon offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Technical certifications or associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building maintenance or facilities management.
• 2+ years leading maintenance teams or as a senior building engineer.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and fire life safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Schedule emergency repairs based on priority and staff availability.
• Provide technical guidance on electric theory, mechanical, hydraulic systems and safety.
• Inspect equipment and ensure AES standards are followed.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance for department work.
• Maintain buildings, utilities, grounds and equipment.
• Optimize HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair system problems efficiently.
• Keep equipment running continuously through diagnostics.
• Train and mentor engineering staff.
• Promote energy conservation and continuous improvement.
• Record data in logbooks and daily entries.
• Conduct utility and equipment tests; document per codes.
• Handle administrative tasks; collaborate with team.
• Be an active, contributing team member.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Plumbing systems

Building automation (BAS)

Fire and life safety

Team leadership

Reading blueprints

CMMS software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certs preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Lead Mobile Building Engineer.

The Lead Mobile Engineer will be responsible for maintenance and repairs to multiple buildings. Duties include but are not limited to the installation, repair and maintenance of the facility equipment, oversight and upkeep of the physical plant, including grounds, utility services, HVAC, plumbing, electrical system, electronic equipment, yard and pavement upkeep in the best manner possible for the safety and health of all concerned, and to coordinate these activities as needed.

The Mobile Lead Engineer is also responsible for the implementation and documentation of site safety plans and all Able Engineering Services operational standards and guidelines as well as site specific standards, policies and procedures relating to the engineering department.

Pay Range is: $88.28 - $88.28 hourly rate | weekly pay

Location: San Jose, Ca

Shift: Day shift | Monday - Friday

The pay listed is the hourly rate 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:

This is a Local 39 union position and as such will include union benefits.

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.


• Schedules emergency repair activities according to priority and the abilities of assigned personnel.


• Provides technical advice, encouragement and instruction to subordinates in such areas as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures.


• Perform equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with AES standards.


• Responsible for the implementation of the quality assurance program for all work performed by the department.


• Maintains and performs repairs to buildings, utilities, grounds and equipment.


• Optimizes the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems.


• Uses and helps provide best practices to troubleshoot and repair equipment and system problems so that problems are resolved in the most efficient and effective manner.


• Maintains continuous operations of equipment by trouble‑shooting and repairing.


• Provides hands‑on training and collaboration to other engineering team members.


• Fosters a work environment that promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.


• Records all pertinent data in building logbooks and makes all appropriate daily entries.


• Conducts utility and equipment tests.


• Records pertinent data on all equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local codes and requirements.


• Process administrative paperwork in accordance to departmental policies and procedures.


• Actively functions as a team member.


• Demonstrates commitment to quality of service.


• Complies with Able Engineering Services and facilities’ policies and procedures.


• Complies and participates with Able Engineering Services safety program.


• Complies and participates in facility specific safety program.


• Maintains regular attendance in the workplace.


• Provides highest quality of service to the tenants, staff and visitors at the facility.


• Participate in regular required communication with Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, management, tenants and other staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required


• Valid Driver's License


• technical certifications or associate degree preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities management, or building engineering.


• 2+ years of experience leading maintenance teams or serving in a senior building engineer capacity.


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  • HVAC systems and controls
  
  
  • Electrical distribution systems
  
  
  • Plumbing systems
  
  
  • Building automation systems (BAS)
  
  
  • Fire and life safety system
  
  


• Ability to diagnose and repair complex building system issues.


• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.


• Proficiency with CMMS or maintenance management software.

$88.28 - $88.28 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.

ABM participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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.

ABM is an EOE (Minority / Female / Veteran / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation) and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.