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

The Assistant Engineer provides assistance with various maintenance projects including operating, maintaining, and inspecting facility equipment in accordance with written, posted and industry standards. Performs regular inspections and reports findings with recommendations to management.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions.

Responsibilities

Provides management for engineering staff at the direction of the Chief Engineer.
Performs and administers the necessary preventive maintenance and operations work orders as well as provides applicable quality assurance inspections. Reports and collaborates with Chief Engineer on status and findings. Recommends improvements to the program and implements as directed.
Provides hands-on and classroom training for engineering staff and promotes an environment of learning and development.
Provides and manages stock levels on all engineering equipment and parts.
Schedule all activities of the Stationary Engineers and inspects work performed and materials used. Evaluates all work orders and assess priorities and distribute them to responsible staff for action, monitor progress, and adjust resources to accommodate emergency maintenance requests.
Reviews incomplete work orders and informs requestor of schedule changes. Provide regular reports to the Chief Engineer regarding any scheduled work delayed for parts, emergencies, or other reasons.
Schedule engineers for regular workdays, holidays, and vacation relief.
Prepares labor and material purchase requisitions and distributes for approval.
Maintain self-improvement program and keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, maintenance procedures and emergency response regarding hazardous materials.
Consistently maintain appearance that is appropriate, safe, and in accordance with Able Engineering Services standards. Always display clean and visible identification.
Demonstrates commitment to quality of service.
Complies with Able Engineering Services and site-specific policies and procedures.
Maintains regular attendance in the workplace.
Maintain building as-built drawings. Read, interpret, and understand.
Perform related duties as required.
Assist in planning and forecasting 5-year plans.
Report to management of the facility related issues.
Works with management on plant related and tenant related issues.
Develop, maintain and update the preventive maintenance program to comply with Able Engineering Services, industry standards and site-specific requirements.
Set and maintain a professional work environment with staff.
Assure good communication.
Ensure standards of service and commitment.
Ensure compliance with safe practices and standards.
Develop goals for department, staff and self.
Build morale and a team approach.
Compliance with employment laws.
Support growth opportunities and potential.

Requirements

Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Assistant Chief Engineer. Prefer 3+ years progressive operations experience.
Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills and training skills
As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for stationary engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license
BOMA accredited courses desirable
Preferred: High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Computer skills and building automation systems experience required
Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required
Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred
Able Services is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our clients, tenants, vendors, and guests. This position is in a site or facility that may require all vendor employees and contractors who will be performing services on site to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as being two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after the single dose of a one-dose vaccine.

$51.97 - $51.97 an hour

Pay: $51.97 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.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM ABM 2025 Employee Benefits (Frontline) | Programa de Beneficios de ABM (2025)

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