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Union Journeyman Engineer

ABM Industries

West Los Angeles, CAJob$46.26–54.76/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$46.26–54.76/hr
Location
West Los Angeles, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

ABM Industries seeks a Journeyman Engineer to support daily operations at a high-profile facility. The role operates, maintains, and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, working with engineers, technicians, clients, and vendors to keep building infrastructure running smoothly and address technical issues. The position requires hands-on problem-solving and technical expertise.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeHVAC SystemsElectrical SystemsPlumbing SystemsCommunicationTechnical Document Interpretation

Qualifications

3+ Years Building Engineering ExperienceUnion ExperienceRelevant Certifications

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and safety-focused Journeyman Engineer to support daily operations at a high-profile facility. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You’ll work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure building infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently, while also collaborating with clients and vendors to address technical issues and maintain compliance with industry standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Pay Rate: $46.26 - $54.76 per hour

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:

Local Union 501 Benefits

Schedule : Saturdays through Wednesdays 7AM-3PM

Responsibilities

  • Follow all company safety policies and regulatory compliance standards

  • Operate and maintain mechanical systems including: HVAC equipment, engines, turbines, motors, pumps, air compressors, refrigerating machines, and fans

  • Troubleshoot and repair a variety of building systems and equipment

  • Analyze system performance and provide recommendations for improvements

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external clients on maintenance strategies and technical challenges

  • Support the development and execution of preventive maintenance programs

  • Review and apply technical updates and service bulletins from equipment manufacturers

  • Assist with implementing solutions, tracking project execution, and coordinating warranty claims

  • Maintain accurate documentation related to maintenance, operations, and compliance

  • Coordinate work activities to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency across departments

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or related trade preferred

  • Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems

  • Good communication skills — both verbal and written

  • Ability to interpret technical documents and equipment manuals

  • Union experience and relevant certifications a plus

REQNUMBER: 172313

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 685 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46.26–54.76/hr
  • California median$43–48/hr85 hourly ranges
  • US median$36–44/hr298 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $50.51/hr, is 11% above the California median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the middle half of Building Engineer hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 112 open Building Engineer jobs in California and 685 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 5 years (580 postings).
Education
42 of the 685 open Building Engineer jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 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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