Building Engineer II

The Building Engineer II is responsible for the independent operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of commercial building systems. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, and building automation systems while ensuring equipment reliability, tenant comfort, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The Building Engineer II serves as a technical resource for engineering staff, coordinates with vendors and contractors, supports capital improvement projects, and assists building management in maintaining safe and efficient facility operations.

Pay:$36 - $39 hourly

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on 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

• Independently operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Operate and maintain boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, piping systems, heat exchangers, and associated distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, expansion devices, and related refrigeration systems.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units (RTUs), fan coil units, exhaust systems, and ventilation equipment.
• Maintain and repair air compressors and compressed air distribution systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair natural gas distribution systems and associated control components.
• Maintain water distribution systems, domestic water equipment, water treatment systems, pumps, piping, fixtures, drains, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on fuel oil systems, including pumps, tanks, piping, and controls.
• Maintain and repair trash compactors, hydraulic systems, and associated equipment.
• Maintain and repair commercial kitchen equipment, where applicable.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical distribution systems up to designated voltage levels within company policy and safety guidelines.
• Diagnose electrical issues affecting motors, controls, lighting systems, mechanical equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain switch gear, panels, breakers, transformers, emergency lighting, and backup power equipment as assigned.
• Perform lighting inspections, lamp and ballast replacement, and lighting control system maintenance.

• Monitor and adjust Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) to optimize building performance and energy efficiency.
• Identify system deficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve operational reliability.
• Recalibrate building control systems based on seasonal and occupancy requirements.
• Analyze equipment performance trends and respond proactively to operational issues.

• Execute preventive maintenance programs in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and company standards.
• Perform inspections and condition assessments to identify maintenance and replacement needs.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work orders, inspections, repairs, and asset information.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and equipment reliability programs.

• Respond promptly to tenant service requests and building operational concerns.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, vendors, contractors, and property management teams.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction…