Union Certified Engineer

Ableserve; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,390 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Ableserve, based in Los Angeles, is seeking a qualified Building Engineer to manage and optimize building systems. Responsibilities include maintenance and repairs of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with hands-on training for team members.

The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of engineering experience and relevant state licenses. The position offers competitive pay at $54.76 per hour, with a swing shift schedule from Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the position of engineer.
• Highest-level relevant state or local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC.
• Universal level refrigerant recovery license as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs buildings, utilities, and grounds.
• Optimizes repair and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Conducts utility and equipment tests.

Skills

Reading and interpreting blueprints

Customer service

Energy conservation knowledge

Building automation systems

Problem-solving

Job description

Opening from Able Services Field/Engineering, Building Engineer - All locations

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Building Engineer.

Pay: $54.76 per hour

The pay listed is the hourly 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.

Benefits: UNION

Shift: Swing Shift, Tuesday - Friday, 2PM thru 10PM. Saturday 3:30 PM thru 11:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs repairs to buildings, utilities, grounds and equipment.
• Optimizes the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems, providing best practices to troubleshoot and repair equipment and system problems efficiently.
• Maintains continuous operations of equipment by troubleshooting and repairing.
• Provides hands‑on training and collaboration to other engineering team members.
• Fosters a work environment that promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.
• Records all pertinent data in building logbooks and makes all appropriate daily entries.
• Conducts utility and equipment tests.
• Records pertinent data on all equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local codes and requirements.
• Processes administrative paperwork in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Acts as an active team member.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality of service.
• Complies with Able Engineering Services and facilities’ policies and procedures.
• Participates in the Able Engineering Services safety program.
• Participates in the facility‑specific safety program.
• Maintains regular attendance in the workplace.
• Provides highest quality of service to the tenants, staff and visitors at the facility.
• Participates in regular required communication with Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, management, tenants and other staff.
• Provides customer service, is willing to work overtime shifts covering tenant events, and is a team player.

Qualifications

• Experience commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Engineer.
• 5+ years in the position of engineer.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Highest‑level relevant state or local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license as required.
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required.
• OSHA ACM awareness training certification required.
• Working knowledge of energy conservation required; formal training preferred.