Chief Engineer

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ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Chief Engineer.

The Chief Engineer oversees all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property. The goal is maximum life and reliability of all systems. The Chief Engineer must be flexible and willing to perform all duties that are assigned. Those duties may include maintenance and operations of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.

They may also include general building maintenance and building inspections. The Chief Engineer must respond to client requests, open and assign work orders and order parts when necessary. The Chief Engineer must also ensure compliance with expense guidelines, company policy, and governing codes.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions.

Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

Pay Range is: $88.99/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.

Location:

Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA

Schedule:

Mon-Fri Day Shift

Benefit Information:
This is a union position and as such will include union benefits in accordance with Local 39 CBA.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management

• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems

• Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed

• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems

• Strive toward a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance

• Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department

• Together with the ABM Engineering Branch Manager, implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems

• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment

• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility

• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement

• Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by Building Management

• Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum

• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems

• Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes and regulations

• In conjunction with Building Management, establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment. Establish a customer approved inventory control system

• Develop and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer. This system is to include the work performed, where applied, personnel assignments, time and material estimates, and authorization

• Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among…