Test Assistant

ABM Industries; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Veteran friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Test Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and document electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility settings. This entry-level to developing role works under senior staff to build knowledge and safety awareness for NETA Level I/trainee-level testing.

Pay ranges from $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, with offers varying by education, experience, and location. A career path toward advanced testing and certification is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of related electrical, field service, electrical testing, utility, military, technical school, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, power distribution equipment, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and electrical hazard controls, or ability to complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems.
• Set up, operate under supervision, and remove electrical test equipment and temporary test leads.
• Perform simple measurements and basic tests under direct supervision.
• Support testing of equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, relays, meters, automatic transfer switches, batteries, and related electrical apparatus.
• Assist with pre-test and post-test jobsite activities, including equipment preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, labeling, and documentation.
• Accurately collect test data, field notes, equipment information, and jobsite observations for customer reports.
• Follow established test procedures, safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, and energized-work controls.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment nameplates, and test forms.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, company vehicles, and jobsite materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Support emergency response, outage work, weekend work, night work, and travel as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned within training, skill level, and safety qualifications.

Skills

Safety-minded

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Data/documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Meters

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

The Test Technician supports the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This role performs entry-level to developing technician work under the direction of qualified senior technicians, engineers, or project leads. Certification is not required; however, the role is expected to demonstrate the knowledge, safety awareness, and work practices consistent with a NETA Level I / trainee-level electrical testing technician.

Pay

Pay: $35.00-$50.00 per hour

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

This position provides a career path toward advanced testing, commissioning, and certification opportunities.

Benefit Information

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91E, 91C, EM, HT, MK, DC, 1161, 1341, 3E1X1

• Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems.
• Set up, operate under supervision, and remove electrical test equipment and temporary test leads.
• Perform simple measurements and basic tests under direct supervision.
• Support testing of equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, relays, meters, automatic transfer switches, batteries, and related electrical apparatus.
• Assist with pre-test and post-test jobsite activities, including equipment preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, labeling, and documentation.
• Accurately collect test data, field notes, equipment information, and jobsite observations for customer reports.
• Follow established test procedures, safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, and energized-work controls.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment nameplates, and test forms.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, company vehicles, and jobsite materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Support emergency response, outage work, weekend work, night work, and travel as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned within training, skill level, and safety qualifications.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of related electrical, field service, electrical testing, utility, military, technical school, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, power distribution equipment, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and electrical hazard controls, or ability to complete required training.
• Ability to use hand tools, meters, and basic electrical test equipment safely.
• Ability to read basic electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel, work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, and respond to outage or emergency work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school, military electrical training, apprenticeship, or associate degree coursework in electrical technology, power systems, electronics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in electrical testing, field service, industrial maintenance, utilities, data centers, substations, or commercial electrical work.
• Familiarity with NETA, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and manufacturer testing requirements.
• CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, MSHA, or similar safety training.
• Experience assisting with insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hipot, VLF, relay, meter, breaker, transformer, cable, or switchgear testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety-first mindset and ability to recognize electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in a field environment with changing schedules and customer priorities.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ability to learn test procedures, equipment operation, and industry standards.
• Basic computer skills, including entering data, using templates, and preparing field documentation.
• Professional communication skills with customers and internal teams.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness t