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Form of workThe Building Maintenance Engineer performs skilled work in the operation, minor maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, deration, generators, pumps, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting power, water, water treatment and other electrical and mechanical systems to achieve maximum performance and efficiency of operation on a daily basis. This role will be for a High-Tech Class A Office Space and Cleanroom Space in the Austin, Tx. area, and will maintain all the systems that make up the Facilities Infrastructure.
ABM (NYSE: ABM), a Fortune 500 company, which operates through its subsidiaries (collectively "ABM"), is a leading provider of integrated facility services. ABM provides commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services for thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients across the United States and various international locations. Proudly serving over 50% of Fortune 500 companies, we are 100,000+ employees strong and have a national and international presence and reputation as leaders in our industries. We are dedicated to employee development and offer abundant opportunities for professional growth and development throughout your career. Please go to ABM.com to learn more about us.
Pay: $28.00 hr
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.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit 2024-Recruitment-Staff-Mgmt-11.6.23.pdf (abm.com)
401(k) - You become eligible to make personal contributions beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment. You become eligible for the ABM match beginning the first of the month following six months of employment. ABM matches your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, dollar for dollar, for the first 3%. For the next 2%, ABM contributes $0.50 for each dollar you contribute. Your contributions and match are immediately vested.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate and maintain all building equipment to ensure the operation of same is with design capabilities and to achieve proper environmental conditions prescribed by building management.
- Perform preventive maintenance on the equipment as prescribed by ABM Engineering Services' and manufacturers' recommendations.
- Perform all housekeeping functions and maintain a professional appearance of equipment and engineering spaces assigned to engineer.
- Maintain an energy management program which ensures measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs to a minimum.
- Review building operations, preventive maintenance, training, energy management and equipment status on a frequent basis. Coordinate this review with the ABM Engineering Services Branch Manager.
- Overall responsibility for HVAC Systems, Water Treatment Procedures, Electrical Equipment.
- Implementation and management of Operational Manuals and Logs, Equipment History Book, The Safety Program, The Inventory Control Program, The Preventive Maintenance Program, The Daily Engineering Log.
- Coordination of Work Order Procedures, Failure Analysis Procedures, Vendor Relations, The Formal Training Program, Building Management Communications.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Operate chillers, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature.
- Operate 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 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 building's lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
- Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based on seasonal conditions to ensure energy efficient operation.
- Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer's required service specifications.
- Maintain life safety and security systems.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by building management.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Building Maintenance Engineers must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records, install, operate and make repairs to the various types of equipment listed.
- Engineers are required to maintain a high level of computer and digital electronic skills. They must be able to operate, maintain and repair sophisticated automated systems.
- Building Maintenance Engineers must interface with the public, tenants, their peers and supervisors. Verbal and written interpersonal skills are used daily and these skills are essential parts of the position.
- They must be able to prepare written reports, complete log sheets, and read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
- Building Maintenance Engineers perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's personnel policies, priorities, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities could include training other employees and assigning and directing work.
- Building Maintenance Engineers are regularly expected to lift in excess of 70 pounds in the normal course of practicing their trade.
- Must have good hearing and visual acuity to be able to hear alarms and see strobes/visual alarms and be able to distinguish different colors on lit panels and system controls.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- High School diploma or equivalent or GED.
