Test Technician II

ABM industries; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA 2 or equivalent) to join our Electrical Power Services team. You will travel to customer sites, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and collect data on electrical systems across varied projects. The role emphasizes safe testing practices and accurate field reporting.

Base hourly pay ranges from $45.00 to $50.00 with overtime. A comprehensive benefits package is offered; relocation and schedule flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in electrical testing.
• Experience working with a team.
• Experience on projects.
• Familiar with NFPA70E electrical safety standards.
• Ability to travel regionally up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Assign work on projects to technicians and ensure consistent testing across staff.
• Track project scope completion and communicate with management and customers.
• Test, inspect and maintain low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment including switchgear and breakers.
• Test and calibrate relays, metering, and motor controls.
• Review and submit timecards, expense reports and project documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Field service

Regulatory compliance

Education

NETA Certification Level 2

Tools

NETA standards familiarity

Job description

Overview

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA 2 or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team. The Electrical Field Test Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 25% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports.

Position Summary

Pay: $45.00-$50.00. The pay listed is the base hourly rate + plus available paid overtime.

The pay listed is the salary range 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 2025 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.


• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians


• Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management


• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.


• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.


• Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.


• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.


• Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.


• Perform relay calibration and power metering.


• Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.


• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.


• Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.


• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.


• Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses


• Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.


• Document test results and complete field reports.


• Rotate emergency on-call duty.


• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws


• Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in electrical testing.


• The candidate should have experience working with a team.


• Experience in working on projects


• Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies


• Ability to travel regionally 50%


• Knowledgeable in lockout/tag-out and hazardous energy control procedures.


• Clean Driving Record and Drug-Free

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards


• NETA certified Level 2 or NICET or equivalent experience


• NERC experience if also welcomed

ABM will accept applications for this job until (12/21/2026)

REQNUMBER: 169391

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard 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.