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Assistant Engineer

ABM Industries

Chicago, ILJob$29.33–29.93/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$29.33–29.93/hr
Location
Chicago, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

ABM Industries seeks an Assistant Chief Building Engineer to support building-system operations, maintenance, and repairs and assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the engineering team. The role covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in a commercial or industrial facility. The schedule is a Tuesday–Saturday day shift, with after-hours emergency calls as required. HVAC, Universal CFC, or Building Operator Certification (BOC) certifications are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building MaintenanceFacility ManagementBuilding EngineeringMaintenance Team SupervisionBuilding Operations CoordinationMEP SystemsHVAC SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsOSHA RegulationsNFPA CodesSafety StandardsBlueprint ReadingSchematicsTechnical ManualsTroubleshootingProblem SolvingLeadershipIndependent WorkTask PrioritizationLifting 50 LbsStandingWalkingBendingClimbing Ladders

Qualifications

2+ Years Building Maintenance Experience3+ Years Supervising Maintenance TeamsHVAC CertificationUniversal CFC CertificationBuilding Operator Certification

Full job description

ABM Industries is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Chief Building Engineer to support the operations, maintenance, and repair of building systems. This role assists the Chief Engineer in overseeing the engineering team and ensuring the optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and HVAC systems within a commercial or industrial facility.

Pay: 29.33 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 Team Member

Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Typical Shift: Tuesday-Saturday day shift

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Chief Engineer in managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of building systems.

  • Supervise and mentor building engineering staff, ensuring high standards of work quality and efficiency.

  • Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose system malfunctions, coordinating repairs with vendors and contractors as needed.

  • Monitor and adjust building automation systems (BAS) for optimal performance and energy efficiency.

  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal safety and building codes.

  • Manage inventory and procurement of maintenance supplies and spare parts.

  • Ensure timely completion of work orders and documentation of maintenance activities.

  • Collaborate with property management and tenants to address maintenance needs and service requests.

  • Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours calls as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in building maintenance, facility management, and Engineering.

  • Three years of experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating building operations.

  • Strong knowledge of MEP, HVAC, and building automation systems.

  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations, NFPA codes, and other safety standards.

  • Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • Certifications such as HVAC, Universal CFC, or Building Operator Certification (BOC) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing ladders.

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How this job compares

Set against the 617 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$29.33–29.93/hr
  • US median$36–43/hr268 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $29.63/hr, is 26% below the US median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Building Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Building Engineer jobs in Illinois and 617 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 527 postings).
Education
42 of the 617 open Building Engineer jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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