Building Maintenance Engineer

Building Maintenance Engineer

The Building Maintenance Engineer performs skilled work in the operation, minor maintenance and of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, 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 Class A office space in Austin, Texas.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay: $28 - $35

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.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package - UA286 Union Benefits This is a union position and as such will include union benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

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.
• Overall responsibility for HVAC Systems, Water Treatment Procedures, Electrical and plumbing Equipment.
• Coordination of Work Order Procedures, Vendor Relations, Building Management Communications.
• 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.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building's lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
• Operate, maintain, and report on Life Safety and Fire Systems within the scope of this assignment.
• Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer's required service specifications.
• Building Maintenance Engineers must have the ability to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records, operate to the various types of equipment listed.
• 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.
• 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 40 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.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent or GED.
• Proof of being 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.
• Be in good physical health.
• 3 to 5 years of Building Maintenance experience.
• Engineer is required to be a self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years in HVAC or Electrical work
• Universal EPA Certification or Electrical Apprentice License
• 3-5 years supporting Life Safety and Fire system experience

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Union Benefits
• Paid Sick Time

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit

Job Info

• Job Identification 162988
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 08:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Austin, TX, United States
• Job Category Facilities
• Work Days Full Time, Including Weekends
• Workplace On-site