Lead Facilities Technician

Santa Clara, CA
Able Services Field – Engineering, Facilities Supervisor /
Full time /
On-site
ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Lead Facilities Technician.

The Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for all activities related to the maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems within a property. The duties may include the maintenance and operations of HVACR equipment and controls. Other systems may include chilled water systems, boilers, refrigeration systems and other mechanical or electrical building systems. The Lead Facilities Technician must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned.

Pay Range is: $85.00/HR
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. An offer will vary based on the applicant's education, 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 ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Responsiblities:

    • Oversees building operations and prepares work progress reports and metrics for manager review
    • Follow safe practices and complies with company and regulatory standards 
    • Operate heating and ventilating equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, fans and siphons in assigned client site
    • Collaborate with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations
    • Provide engineering support for a wide range of systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions 
    • Analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of vehicles/equipment and their components 
    • Define a maintenance program or configuration to troubleshoot issues and ensure a safe and legal operation
    • Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from manufacturers or component manufacturers 
    • Develop solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable 
    • Organize and manage priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverable for projects as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions 
    • Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency 

Qualifications:

    • 8+ years progressive operations experience preferred. Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Lead Building Engineer.
    • Prior experience with managing operations at large portfolio of buildings
    • Strong knowledge of electrical, UPS and emergency power systems
    • California Fire Pump Certification
    • Experience in work planning, scheduling and managing a large group of Stationary Engineers.
    • Highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license
    • BOMA accredited courses desirable
    • High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification preferred
    • Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required
    • Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Strong employee relation skills, coaching and training skills
    • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Computer skills and building automation systems experience required

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays and more.
 
ABM values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce’s diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service. 

ABM is an EOE/AA (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation) and 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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