Test Assistant

The Test Technician supports the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This role performs entry-level to developing technician work under the direction of qualified senior technicians, engineers, or project leads. Certification is not required; however, the role is expected to demonstrate the knowledge, safety awareness, and work practices consistent with a NETA Level I / trainee-level electrical testing technician.

Pay: $35.00 - $48.00 hourly plus available paid overtime.

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

ABM offers incentives such as sign on bonuses, relocation/temp housing assistance, commensurate with experience, take home company service vehicle & fuel card, local paid travel time and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning support for low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems. Set up, operate under supervision, and remove electrical test equipment and temporary test leads. Perform simple measurements and basic tests under direct supervision. Support testing of equipment such as switch gear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, relays, meters, automatic transfer switches, batteries, and related electrical apparatus.

Assist with pre-test and post-test jobsite activities, including equipment preparation, cleaning, assembly, disassembly, labeling, and documentation. Accurately collect test data, field notes, equipment information, and jobsite observations for customer reports. Follow established test procedures, safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, and energized-work controls. Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment nameplates, and test forms. Maintain tools, test equipment, company vehicles, and jobsite materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, customers, and project stakeholders. Support emergency response, outage work, weekend work, night work, and travel as business needs require. Perform other duties as assigned within training, skill level, and safety qualifications.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. 0–2 years of related electrical, field service, electrical testing, utility, military, technical school, or industrial maintenance experience. Basic understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, power distribution equipment, and safe work practices. Ability to work under direct supervision and follow written and verbal instructions. Basic knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, arc-flash, and electrical hazard controls, or ability to complete required training.

Ability to use hand tools, meters, and basic electrical test equipment safely. Ability to read basic electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Willingness to travel, work overtime, weekends, holidays, nights, and respond to outage or emergency work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Technical school, military electrical training, apprenticeship, or associate degree coursework in electrical technology, power systems, electronics, or a related field.

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