Stationary Engineer

ABM Industries
Santa Clara, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior facility maintenance professionals who operate and manage complex building systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of commercial building systems experience and a stationary engineer license
    — “3+ years of experience operating and maintaining commercial building systems.”
  • Professionals who are adept at using Building Automation Systems (BAS) and CMMS platforms
    — “Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a significant on-call commitment due to after-hours support demands
    — “Participate in emergency response activities and provide after-hours support when required.”
  • This is a union-based position with benefits tied to LOCAL 39
    — “This position is part of LOCAL 39. LOCAL 39 will provide the benefits, pension, and 401(K).”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with central plant operations and life safety systems in your resume and interview
    — “Operate, monitor, and maintain central plant and building mechanical systems.”
  • Showcase your ability to interpret blueprints and technical manuals in your application materials
    — “Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.”
  • Highlight your track record in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment
    — “Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.”
  • Demonstrate your attention to detail and documentation practices in your resume
    — “Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and work orders.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Ensure optimal performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chilled water, and building automation systems
  • Support contractors and vendors performing maintenance and repair activities
Typical background
3+ years of experience operating and maintaining commercial building systems

Skills & requirements

Required

Building Mechanical Systems OperationRoutine InspectionsTroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceBuilding Automation Systems MonitoringSafety Procedures Compliance

Preferred

Stationary Engineer License

Stack & domain

HVACChilled WaterElectricalPlumbingLife Safety SystemsBlueprintsSchematicsTechnical ManualsTroubleshootingProblem-solvingComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsSafetyEnvironmental RegulationsCompany PoliciesEmergency ResponseMechanicalBuilding Automation

About the role

Original posting from ABM Industries via Lever

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of building mechanical systems within a large, Class A corporate campus environment. This role supports critical facility infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chilled water, and building automation systems while maintaining a safe and reliable workplace for occupants.

Shift: Sunday - Thursday | 2pm - 10:30pm

Pay: $76.50 per hour | Weekly Pay

Location: Santa Clara, Ca

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:

This position is part of LOCAL 39. LOCAL 39 will provide the benefits, pension, and 401(K).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain central plant and building mechanical systems.
  • Perform routine inspections of HVAC, chilled water, heating, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
  • Respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational issues.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.
  • Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS) and adjust system performance to maximize efficiency.
  • Complete preventive maintenance activities in accordance with established schedules.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and work orders.
  • Support contractors and vendors performing maintenance and repair activities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company policies.
  • Participate in emergency response activities and provide after-hours support when required.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Stationary Engineer License preferred, where applicable.3+ years of experience operating and maintaining commercial building systems.
  • Experience with central plant operations, HVAC systems, and building automation systems.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.

Source: ABM Industries careers (Lever)

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