Night Building Maintenance Engineer

ABM • Austin, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Night Building Maintenance Engineer performs skilled operation and minor maintenance of boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, generators, pumps, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other electrical and mechanical systems. The goal is to maximize performance and operating efficiency while maintaining the environmental conditions prescribed by building management. The position serves a Class A office space in Austin, Texas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The stated hourly pay range is $30–$40; actual offers vary according to experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market data alignment.

The engineer maintains building equipment and systems, performs preventive maintenance to manufacturer and company specifications, keeps assigned equipment and engineering spaces professional in appearance, and supports energy-management measures intended to minimize operating costs. The role includes responsibility for HVAC systems, water treatment procedures, electrical and plumbing equipment, work-order coordination, vendor relations, and communications with building management. It also involves operating, maintaining, and reporting on life-safety and fire systems within the scope of the assignment.

The position requires accurate records, log sheets, and written reports, as well as the ability to follow directions and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications. Engineers interact with the public, tenants, peers, and supervisors, and may train employees and assign and direct work. The role regularly requires lifting more than 40 pounds, along with sufficient hearing and visual acuity to detect alarms and distinguish colors on illuminated panels and system controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent, or GED.
• Proof of being 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Good physical health.
• 3 to 5 years of Building Maintenance experience.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records, and operate the listed equipment.
• Ability to regularly lift more than 40 pounds.
• Good hearing and visual acuity to hear alarms, see visual alarms, and distinguish colors on illuminated panels and system controls.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of HVAC or electrical work experience.
• Universal EPA Certification or an Electrical Apprentice License.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting life-safety and fire systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building equipment so it operates within design capabilities and provides the environmental conditions prescribed by building management.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to ABM Engineering Services’ and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Perform housekeeping functions and maintain a professional appearance in 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, electrical equipment, 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 and their distribution lines, valves, and air-control devices.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries 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, keep accurate records, and operate the listed equipment.
• Interface with the public, tenants, peers, and supervisors using verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Prepare written reports, complete log sheets, and read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform supervisory duties as applicable, including training employees and assigning and directing work.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Union benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED