Field Service Technician

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA certified or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team in San Diego, CA. The Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 25% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports.

Pay: $50.00-$75.00. The pay listed is the base hourly rate 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.

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians.
• Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management.
• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switch gear and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
• Conduct low and medium‑voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc‑flash and shock analyses.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Rotate emergency on‑call duty.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws.
• Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in electrical testing.
• The candidate should have experience working with a team.
• Experience in working on projects.
• Familiar with NFPA
  70E Electrical Safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies.
• Ability to travel regionally 25%.
• Knowledgeable in lockout/tag‑out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Clean driving record and drug‑free.

ABM will accept applications for this job until (8/19/2026)

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888‑328‑8606.

We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

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ABM is a military‑friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you can have access to a world‑class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving in the U.S. military. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post‑military career opportunities across ABM.