HVAC Technician

ABM•Torrance, CA

About The Position

As a Building and Watch Engineer based in Torrance, California, you will join a team responsible for keeping clients’ services operating without interruption. The role involves operating, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC mechanical systems and Building Automation Systems in a commercial facility. The campus is primarily served by a central plant for heating and cooling; experience with these systems is advantageous. The position is under direct supervision and uses standard HVAC testing equipment and tools. The technician records equipment and system maintenance information, identifies when diagnosis and repair are needed, and applies accepted HVAC trade practices. Duties include participating in system operations, inspections, and repairs while following company and site requirements for safety, quality, housekeeping, and security. The schedule follows a trimester rotation of a 24/7/365 shift schedule. Pay is $31.93 per hour. ABM states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package and directs applicants to its employee benefits information for details.

Requirements

Be an advanced student in an Applied Technologies HVAC program.
Hold an EPA Refrigerant License or be able to obtain one within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in HVAC/R technologies, completed or in progress.
One to three years of related HVAC experience in campus-related industrial or commercial HVAC work.
EPA 608 Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, mechanical, and Building Automation Systems in a commercial facility.
Monitor and support central plant operations, including campus-wide heating and cooling systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on HVAC, air, water, and mechanical systems.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and carry out corrective repairs using standard HVAC testing equipment and tools.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and control sequences.
Record maintenance activities, equipment performance data, and repairs in system logs and documentation.
Respond to facility alarms, equipment failures, and operational issues during assigned shifts.
Support 24/7/365 facility operations through a rotating shift schedule.
Conduct routine inspections to support equipment reliability, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.
Follow site safety, security, housekeeping, and quality procedures.
Use accepted HVAC trade practices and industry standards when performing maintenance and repairs.
Assist with building operations and help keep critical systems operational with minimal downtime.
Collaborate with facility teams, contractors, and management on maintenance and repair projects.
Perform duties in accordance with company policies and site-specific safety requirements.