
Overnight Jouryman Engineer
Santa Clara, CAJob$76.5/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Journeyman Engineer operates, maintains, and repairs critical data center infrastructure to support continuous facility uptime. The role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, cooling, plumbing, and building automation systems. It is an overnight position in Santa Clara, with a stated rate of $76.50 per hour. Data center or other high-critical-environment experience is preferred.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Overview
The Journeyman Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of critical data center infrastructure systems that support continuous facility uptime. This role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mission-critical equipment, including electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, backup generators, HVAC/mechanical systems, cooling infrastructure, plumbing, and building automation systems.
Shift : Overnight Shift | 10:30pm - 7am
Pay : $76.50 per hour | Weekly Pay
Location : Santa Clara, Ca
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:
This position is part of LOCAL 39. LOCAL 39 will provide the benefits, pension, and 401(K)
Responsibilities
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Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
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Address and resolve building system malfunctions in a timely manner to minimize disruptions.
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Respond to service requests and emergencies during and after business hours.
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Schedule and coordinate service calls with internal teams and external vendors.
Facility Operations
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Monitor building management systems (BMS) to optimize energy usage and system performance.
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Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations.
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Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repair history.
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Escort vendors and contractors on-site, ensuring adherence to site protocols and safety requirements.
Project Support
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Assist with capital improvement projects and renovations, providing technical input and oversight.
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Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to schedule repairs and procure materials.
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Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for facility operations.
Safety and Compliance
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Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards promptly.
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Support emergency preparedness initiatives and conduct drills as required.
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Adhere to OSHA, ADA, and other regulatory requirements.
Communication and Collaboration
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Work closely with property management, tenants, and other stakeholders to address facility-related concerns.
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Provide technical expertise and recommendations to management on system upgrades and improvements.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or technical certification in building systems preferred.
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Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in building engineering, facilities management, or a related field
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DATA CENTER EXPERIENCE IS PREFFERED or experience in high critical environment buildings
Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, MOPs and building automation systems (BAS).
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Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
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Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and energy efficiency practices
Soft Skills:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Certifications:
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EPA Universal Certification for refrigerants (preferred).
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Relevant trade licenses or certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing) are a plus.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
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Ability to walk up to 10,000 steps per day while performing job duties, including escorting vendors and conducting site inspections.
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Comfortable working in various environmental conditions, including confined spaces and rooftops.
REQNUMBER: 172966
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. 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 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
How this job compares
Set against the 904 open Facilities Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$76.5/hr
- California median$42–48/hr39 hourly ranges
- US median$34–42/hr173 hourly ranges
This rate, $76.50/hr, is 72% above the California median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the top quarter of Facilities Engineer hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 86 open Facilities Engineer jobs in California and 904 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- CBRE13 open
- ABM Industries (this employer)12 open
- Marriott7 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Facilities Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (710 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 386 of the 904 open Facilities Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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