Overview

Pay: $28.00/hr to $33.00/hr

The pay listed is the hourly range for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Recruitment-Frontline-11.6.23.pdf) | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM) (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Recruitment-Frontline-Spanish-11.6.23.pdf)

The 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.

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.

REQNUMBER: 78364

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.