ABM Industries

Facility management services: cleaning, maintenance, waste

Lead Building Engineer

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USA$48 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
At least 2 years of commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience is required; the qualifications also list 5 years of such experience without clarifying the relationship between the two experience statements.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with facility personnel.
Ability to perform computer data entry.
Some knowledge and skill in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and general maintenance.
Generalized knowledge of the use of power tools and other equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance assignments and assist Facilities Management personnel with repairs and maintenance of facility structures, equipment, fixtures, and grounds.
Perform carpentry duties, including installing shelving and repairing windows, screens, blinds, and suspended ceilings.
Perform electrical duties, including working on switches, resetting breakers, changing bulbs and ballasts, and other assigned electrical work.
Perform HVAC duties, including checking thermostats and responding to hot and cold calls.
Perform light plumbing repairs, including changing washers, valves, and shutoffs.
Provide general maintenance services for facility personnel, including assembling furniture and accessories and moving items.
Assist other trades during emergencies or overload situations, including snow removal, groundskeeping, and other assigned work.
Collaborate with the supervisor and other Facilities Management personnel to identify the crafts needed to complete assignments.
Report defective materials, faulty equipment operation, and unusual matters to the supervisor and appropriate personnel.
Inspect spaces, electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and systems; file deficiency reports and work order requests to correct problems and support safe, reliable operation at peak energy efficiency.
Work from the work order system using wireless tablets and/or verbal instructions.
Prioritize work requests according to department procedures and notify the supervisor of problems or project delays.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and equipment, and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Report OSHA regulation violations to the supervisor.
Practice and ensure safe work practices, including use of required safety apparel and protective equipment.
Respond to all facility emergency codes.
Attend facility-sponsored training in Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Right-To-Know, and other required topics.
Drive personal or facility-owned vehicles for business purposes when required; drivers are subject to initial and periodic driving-record reviews for license currency and violations.
Handle multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
Work effectively alone and manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees respectfully and courteously.
Promote effective working relationships and collaborate within and across departments to support department or unit goals and objectives.
Accompany insurance, federal, state, or local authorities inspecting buildings or mechanical systems when required.

Salary Range: 48 to 48 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

The Lead Building Engineer performs various routine maintenance assignments and assists other Facilities Management personnel in the repair and maintenance of physical structures, equipment, and fixtures of the facility and grounds.

Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Frontline

Pay: $48 per hour
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities

Carpentry duties; install shelving, and repair windows, screens, blinds, and suspended ceilings
Electrical duties: switches, reset breakers, change bulbs and ballasts, other electrical duties as assigned
HVAC duties – check thermostats, hot and cold calls
Light plumbing repairs – change washers, valves, and shutoffs
General maintenance service for facility personnel (assemble furniture and accessories, move items)
Generalized knowledge of the use of power tools and other equipment
Assist other trades as required in emergencies or overload situations, including snow removal, groundskeeping and other items as assigned.
Collaborate with supervisor and other Facilities Management personnel to solicit expertise of required crafts necessary to complete assignments
Report defective materials, faulty operation of equipment, and unusual matters to supervisor and appropriate personnel
Make inspections of and file deficiency reports (to include work order requests) to correct problems for spaces, electrical mechanical equipment, control, and systems to ensure safe and reliable operations at peak energy efficiency
Work from work order system on wireless tablets and/or verbal instructions
Prioritize urgency of work requests based on department procedures and notify supervisor of any problems or delays in projects
Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and follow standard and prescribed safety regulations.
Report any violation of OSHA Regulations to supervisor.
Exercise and ensure that others follow safe working practices (even if this requires wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, cap, gown, proper footwear, or other safety apparel)
Respond to all facility emergency codes.
Attend all facility-sponsored training in Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Right-To-Know, and others as required
May be required to drive personal or facility owned vehicles for business purposes. If so, drivers will be subject to an initial driving record review (for currency of licensure as well as violations) and periodic reviews thereafter.
Handle multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure
Work alone effectively, managing anger/fear/hostility and/or stress appropriately
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Promote effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
May accompany insurance, federal, state, or local authorities inspecting buildings or mechanical systems
Duties subject to change at anytime

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required
2 years commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience.
5 years commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience
Ability to easily and effectively communicate and collaborate with facility personnel.
Ability to handle computer data entry input
Some knowledge and skill in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and general maintenance

About the Company

ABM Industries

Facility management services: cleaning, maintenance, waste

ABM Industries provides facility services and solutions across many industries, managing cleaning, maintenance, waste and recycling, and other essential services under client contracts. Its offering combines comprehensive, tailored facility management with technology-enabled processes to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. ABM differentiates itself through a broad, international footprint across thousands of clients in diverse sectors, a focus on sustainability and community impact, and recognition for its inclusive practices and performance. The company aims to keep environments cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable by delivering reliable, efficient, and future-oriented facility solutions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cleveland, OH
Founded: 1909

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