Night Building Maintenance Engineer

ABM US•Austin, TX

18d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Night Building Maintenance Engineer performs skilled work operating and conducting minor maintenance on boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, generators, pumps, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting and power, water and water-treatment systems, and other electrical and mechanical systems. The goal is to achieve maximum daily performance and operating efficiency. The position serves a Class A office space in Austin, Texas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The hourly pay range is $30–$40; an offer may vary based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market alignment. This is a union position with benefits outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent, or GED.
Proof of being at least 18 years old.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
Good physical health.
Three to five years of building maintenance experience.
Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
Ability to lift more than 40 pounds in the normal course of performing the trade.
Good hearing and visual acuity to hear alarms, see strobes and visual alarms, and distinguish colors on illuminated panels and system controls.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of HVAC or electrical work experience.
Universal EPA Certification or an Electrical Apprentice License.
Three to five years of experience supporting life-safety and fire systems.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain building equipment to ensure it functions within its design capabilities and achieves the environmental conditions prescribed by building management.
Perform preventive maintenance according to ABM Engineering Services and manufacturer recommendations.
Perform housekeeping functions and maintain a professional appearance of assigned equipment and engineering spaces.
Maintain an energy management program and operate systems efficiently to minimize operating costs.
Take overall responsibility for HVAC systems, water-treatment procedures, and electrical and plumbing equipment.
Coordinate work-order procedures, vendor relations, and communications with building management.
Operate chillers, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, float valves, refrigerant lines, and temperature-control devices.
Operate air compressors, distribution lines, and associated air-control valves and devices.
Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliary systems for building lighting, mechanical, plumbing, and control components, including lighting maintenance.
Operate, maintain, and report on life-safety and fire systems within the scope of the assignment.
Schedule preventive maintenance to meet manufacturers’ required service specifications.
Follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, maintain accurate records, and operate the listed equipment.
Communicate and interact with the public, tenants, peers, and supervisors.
Prepare written reports and log sheets, and read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities under organizational personnel policies, priorities, procedures, and applicable laws; responsibilities may include training employees and assigning and directing work.