Assistant Chief Engineer

ABM Industries•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports. ABM Industries is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Chief Building Engineer to support operations at our Data Center facility. 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: $83.14/hr The pay listed is the hourly range 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 is a union Local 39 position and as such will include union benefits. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays and more. ABM values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce’s diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service. ABM is an EOE/AA (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation)and 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. ABM does not sell or share your personal information. We collect basic personal details like your name and address, work history, and other employment related personal information. We also collect Sensitive Personal Information like race/ethnicity because we are required to do so by law. We collect this information in order to process your employment with us. We will keep your information for as long as is required by law. Prior to the submission of your personal information, please review our Employee Privacy Notice. If you are from California, please review our California Employee Privacy Notice . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data center or critical facility operations
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, plumbing
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call rotation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Assist in managing daily operations of all critical systems (electrical, HVAC, UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, sequence of operations, controls
Proficient in writing, reviewing MOP’s and EOP’s
Supervise and support engineering team members
Perform and oversee preventative maintenance and repairs
Respond to emergency situations and critical system alarms
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies
Support vendor management and contractor oversight
Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation
Assist with budgeting and operational planning