Part-time Engineer

Ableserve; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Ableserve in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a part-time Building Engineer to operate and maintain HVAC, boilers, pumps, and life-safety systems. This role supports on-site facilities and responds to emergencies.

The 12-hour weekly schedule, with four-hour shifts on M, W, F, and weekly pay at $36 per hour, offers hands-on duties, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with building management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical and life-safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
• Experience executing Preventive Maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves and related systems.
• Operate refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators and associated devices.
• Maintain and repair pumps, air compressors, and gas distribution lines.
• Keep electrical power distribution and lighting components functioning.
• Manage water filtration, piping, and distribution systems.
• Support preventive maintenance as per manufacturer specs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Reading drawings

Emergency response

On-call capability

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/technical degree preferred

EPA 608 Certification

Tools

BAS/BMS familiarity

Job description

The Part-time Building Engineer is qualified to operate or assist in operating all heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons on the site assigned.

Pay $36 - $36 hourly rate | Weekly pay

Location: Carlsbad, Ca

Schedule: 12 total hours per week. 4 hours each day, M, W & F each week

The pay listed is the salary 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

Team Member Benefits | ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

• Operate, maintain and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operate, maintain and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature.
• Operate, maintain and repair pumps, handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
• Operate, maintain and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
• Operate, maintain and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.
• Operate, maintain and repair water filters softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.
• Operate, maintain and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• Operate, maintain and repair of fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, lines, controls and fuel tanks.
• Operate, maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water closets, urinals and piping.
• Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for the building’s lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components including lighting maintenance.
• Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based upon seasonal conditions to assure energy efficient operation.
• Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The Preventive Maintenance program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required services specifications.
• Life/Safety and security systems - Equipment maintenance applicable in Engineer’s scope will be included.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by Building Management.
• 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 and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings
• Experience executing Preventive Maintenance programs
• Familiarity with building automation/control systems (BAS/BMS)
• Ability to work independently, respond to emergencies, and perform on‑call duties as needed
• Must be able to lift, climb, and work in confined spaces