
Building Engineer
San Antonio, TXJob$25–38/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Building Engineer supports reliable operation of mission-critical facility systems through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with facility teams and service providers. The role maintains electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems, monitors critical equipment, and supports continuous operations. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of hands-on experience with commercial building systems, mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, or industrial facilities.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Overview
The Building Engineer supports the reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical facility systems. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities and works collaboratively with facility teams and service providers to ensure continuous operations and equipment reliability.
Pay Rate: $25.00-$38.00 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:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Frontline (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM\_2025\_Employee\_Benefits\_Frontline\_v2\_English\_9.5.24.pdf)
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical building systems that support continuous facility operations. The Building Engineer performs preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems while ensuring compliance with established operating procedures and safety standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to operational events in a high-availability environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Maintain and repair facility electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and support systems
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Conduct routine rounds and inspections of critical equipment
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Monitor building systems through BMS and other monitoring platforms
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Investigate equipment abnormalities and perform troubleshooting activities
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Support planned maintenance activities and infrastructure testing programs
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Execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks through CMMS systems
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Coordinate with vendors during maintenance and repair activities
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Document equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational events
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Assist with facility audits, compliance requirements, and safety initiatives
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Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability and operational performance
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Follow approved change control procedures during maintenance activities
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Maintain compliance with operational and safety standards
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms; familiarity with Corrigo and ServiceNow preferred
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Experience supporting UPS systems, generators, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units, or critical cooling infrastructure preferred.
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Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal), OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E
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Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred
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Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial building systems, mission-critical infrastructure, data center environments, or industrial facilities
REQNUMBER: 169559
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.
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