Building Engineer

Overview

The Building Engineer is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians in the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical facility systems across Waymo locations. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the Building Engineer oversees HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous facility operations. Key duties include conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, performing building inspections, and supporting overall facility operations and safety standards.

Pay: $40/HR to $46/HR

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.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABMTeam MemberBenefits | Front Line Team Members (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM\_2025\_Employee\_Benefits\_Frontline\_v2\_English\_9.5.24.pdf) | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilities.

• Ensure high-quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customers.

• Provide supervisory oversight and escalate emergency responses as needed.

• Develop and maintain accurate site-level operating procedures and documentation.

• Manage Change Management and SOP programs.

• Maintain and operate both critical and non-critical infrastructure systems.

• Monitor power and cooling capacity, and environmental conditions.

• Resolve electrical, mechanical, and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruption.

• Serve as the single point of contact for all facility-related matters including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project coordination.

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies.

• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting, access control, and user credentials.

• Control access to mission-critical spaces and maintain updated access lists.

• Advise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in facilities building.

• Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modifications.

• Manage employee schedules, timekeeping, and payroll processing.

• Monitor and enforce ABM training standards.

• Vet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes-of-work.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience (5–7+ years in mission-critical operations).

• Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms (Corrigo, ServiceNow).

• Formal training in energy conservation.

• Certifications: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal).

• Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations.

• Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5+ direct reports.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in building engineering and electrical.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (5–7+ years in mission-critical operations).

• Min 1-3 years work experience in Architecture, Space planning or Facilities Management.

• Experience utilizing CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) and IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System) software

• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software and data management.

• Experience in a client-facing, multi-site environment.

The Successful Candidate is:

• Highly organized and dependable.

• Detail-oriented and process driven.

• Employee and customer focused.

• Proactive rather than reactive.

• Comfortable following up and driving tasks to completion.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader team.

• Adaptable and comfortable working in an evolving environment.

• Able to identify potential issues before they impact the employee experience.

• Visible and connected to employees and customers, and consistent about following issues through verified resolution.

• A capable people-leader who sets expectations, gives direct feedback, develops talent, and addresses performance gaps fairly.

• Client-centered while protecting ABM reporting lines, approved scope, service levels, and decision rights.

• Being agile in an ambiguous environment.

Working Environment & Role Requirements

Operating within a fast-paced, professional account environment, this role may support personnel across multiple locations or functional teams. Depending on business demands and priorities, occasional travel and schedule flexibility will be expected.

Travel Requirements: This role requires local travel between multiple facilities within the designated market, with external travel estimated at up to 10%.

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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.