Mobile Building Engineer

Able Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Building Engineer to support daily operations across multiple facilities. This role involves maintaining and repairing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, ensuring efficient building operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial engineering, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With substantial travel required, the company provides a vehicle and travel card, making this an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in dynamic environments. If you are ready to make a difference in facility management, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company vehicle

Travel card

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial engineering experience required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Respond to customer requests and manage work orders efficiently.
• Travel between multiple facilities with provided vehicle.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical systems proficiency

Plumbing systems expertise

Customer service experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial engineering experience (3 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Job description

The Mobile Building Engineer will support designated leadership with the daily operations of all building systems across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include hard surface maintenance and repair, operating, maintaining, and repairing all facility system equipment associated with HVAC operations and mechanical and electrical systems. The Mobile Building Engineer will also respond to customer requests, submit and close work orders as necessary, and perform other duties as assigned. Substantial travel is required, but a company vehicle and travel card will be provided.

Compensation: $34.65 - $37.65 Hourly

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.

Benefits:

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

Ideal Candidates:

Ideal candidates will possess a positive, can-do attitude and understand the importance of building strong client partnerships through excellent communication. We are looking for someone who adapts quickly to change and can provide win-win solutions for both the client and ABM.

Essential Functions:

1. Repair and maintenance of restroom and breakroom plumbing fixtures.
2. Clearing drains using a plunger and hand-held auger.
3. General labor, such as carrying, stacking, and organizing materials around the job site.
4. Debris and trash removal not covered by the janitorial contract or scope of work.
5. Repairs and cleaning of HVAC registers, radiators, and return grills.
6. Minor furniture repairs.
7. Maintaining and/or replacing door hardware.
8. Repairing/replacing venetian blinds.
9. Maintenance painting in mechanical and electrical rooms.
10. Touch-up painting in building common areas and tenant spaces when authorized by property management.
11. General cleaning in mechanical spaces.
12. General cleaning of exterior entry spaces using vacuum, mop, broom, steam cleaner, high-pressure sprayer, and other cleaning devices or equipment.
13. Cleaning and painting non-operating mechanical equipment that has been shut down, locked out, and tagged by a Journeyman Engineer in accordance with ABM Lockout/Tagout Program.
14. Miscellaneous handyman work requiring limited use of hand tools.
15. Cleaning roof drains, air vents, registers, and radiators.
16. Replacing lamps and cleaning light fixtures.
17. Ballast replacement per ABM Lockout/Tagout policies.
18. Replacing ceiling tiles and floor tiles.
19. Replacing air filters.
20. Cleaning engineering shop areas.
21. Replacing fire extinguishers.
22. Hanging framed objects not requiring the use of power tools other than a cordless drill.
23. Complying with client and internal ABM processes and policies.
24. Performing other duties as assigned.
25. Job duties may be modified at any time.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Valid state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record.
2. Experience in an office facilities environment is desired.
3. Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulations.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Ability to adjust work schedule as needed to support operations.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
7. Previous custodial experience is desired.
8. Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day.
9. Commercial engineering experience of at least 3 years.
10. Engineering skill sets applicable to a range of systems, maintenance programs, and engines.
11. Customer service experience.

Technical Skills Required:

1. Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, including operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
2. Proficiency in electrical systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical components and systems.
3. Expertise in plumbing systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures and piping.
4. Ability to operate and assist in operating heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans, and siphons.
5. Ability to understand, analyze, and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components.
6. Capability to develop solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation.
7. Coordination of work with other operational groups to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency.

About Us:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit www.abm.com.

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM 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.

All employees are hired on a 90-day probation period. Any violation of ABM policies during this period will result in immediate termination.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability).

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