Part-Time Building Engineer: HVAC, Boilers & Systems

ABM Industries; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Part-time Building Engineer to operate and maintain heating, ventilation and related equipment on site. This role covers boilers, pumps, compressors, refrigerants and electrical systems to ensure energy-efficient building operation.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of hands-on building engineering experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and be on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/trade school or technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of hands-on building engineering or commercial facilities maintenance experience.
• Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification required.
• Stationary or Operating Engineer license preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems; ability to read drawings.
• Experience executing Preventive Maintenance programs; BAS/BMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves and lines used in steam distribution and hot water systems.
• Operate, maintain and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, and related components controlling temperature.
• Operate, maintain and repair pumps, brines, and secondary refrigeration liquids and valves.
• Operate, maintain and repair air compressors and distribution lines; control devices.
• Operate, maintain and repair gas distribution lines and related valves and controls.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and lighting system components; support energy efficiency.
• Follow Preventive Maintenance Program schedules and manufacturer service specs.
• Perform emergency response and on-call duties as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS/BMS familiarity

Reading drawings

On-call / emergency response

Safety & confined spaces

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

BAS/BMS software

Job description

ABM Industries in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Part-time Building Engineer to operate and maintain heating, ventilation and related equipment on site. This role covers boilers, pumps, compressors, refrigerants and electrical systems to ensure energy-efficient building operation.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of hands-on building engineering experience, EPA 608 certification, and the ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and be on-call as needed.