• Stationary Engineer

    ABM Industries (Santa Clara, CA)


    Overview

     

    The **Stationary Engineer** plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of all building systems. This position involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and auxiliary machinery and equipment within a large, complex, or multi-faceted facility. The role ensures that all equipment, machinery, and systems are functioning optimally, safely, and in compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and Employer protocols.

     

    **Pay:**  $71.39/hour

     

    The pay listed is 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 is a Local 39 union position and as such will include union benefits.

    Key Responsibilities (Aligned with CBA Duties 1–18):

    1. Operation, Maintenance, and Repairs of Systems:

    + Boilers, heaters, and pumps: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for steam and heated water distribution, including valves, pumps, and related appurtenances (Duty 1).

    + Refrigeration equipment: Maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion valves while ensuring compliance with refrigerant handling regulations (Duty 2).

    + Pumps and brine systems: Repair and maintain pumps used for handling secondary refrigerating liquids and brine systems, along with associated valves and lines (Duty 3).

    + Air compressors and filtration devices: Operate, troubleshoot, and repair air compressors, dryers, and other air control equipment (Duty 4).

    + Natural gas distribution systems: Manage and maintain gas distribution systems, including regulation valves and control devices (Duty 5).

    + Water and plumbing systems: Repair and service water filters, softeners, plumbing fixtures, sinks, toilets, and sprinkler systems as needed (Duties 6 and 13).

    + Electrical systems: Operate, maintain, and diagnose electrical motors, generators, and related control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) (Duties 7–9).

    + Building automation systems: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of building automation systems related to HVAC, lighting, and other controlled mediums (Duty 12).

    2. Preventive Maintenance:

    + Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with all regulatory standards (Duty 1).

    + Perform scheduled inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of mechanical systems, and ensure timely replacements of worn-out parts.

    3. Specialized System Oversight:

    + Maintain and repair trash compactors and sump pumps as well as kitchen equipment, excluding tenant-owned devices (Duties 14–15).

    + Oversee testing, maintenance, and repair of life safety systems, including fire alarms, emergency lights, and associated safety mechanisms (Duty 16).

    4. Inventory and Documentation:

    + Manage inventory control for maintenance parts, tools, and materials, ensuring adequate supplies for efficient operation (Duty 17).

    + Maintain comprehensive records of system repairs, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation through CMMS tools.

    5. Equipment Room Maintenance:

    + Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of equipment rooms, maintaining them to Employer standards (Duty 18).

    6. Safety and Compliance:

    + Follow all safety protocols, environmental standards, and Employer policies regarding equipment maintenance and operation.

    + Collaborate with management to meet compliance requirements, including training and adherence to OSHA regulations.

    7. MOP/SOP/EOP Management:

    + Assist with the MOP (Method of Procedure), SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), and EOP (Emergency Operating Procedure) program implementation and documentation.

    Qualifications:

    + Union Membership: Must be a member of Union Local 39 in good standing.

    + EPA 608 Certification: Certified for refrigerant handling, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

    + Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems, as specified in CBA Duties 1–18.

    + Adaptability and Precision: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

    + Compensation and Benefits: Aligned with Applied Materials CBA

    + Training and Development:bAligned with Applied Materials CBA

     

    ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 91B, 91X, 91L, 94H, MM, EM, MK, 1341, 1169, 2A6X1, 3E0X1

    REQNUMBER: 121255

    ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. 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.