HVAC Engineer
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The HVAC Mechanic / Building Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing HVAC and building systems within a large commercial entertainment and public venue environment. This position requires a hands-on HVAC professional with strong mechanical aptitude and building engineering experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience replacing compressors, recovering and charging refrigerants, diagnosing system failures, and performing in-house HVAC repairs.
Shift: Monday through Friday | 7am - 3:30pm
Pay: $41.50 - $50 per hour | Weekly Pay
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, 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:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff and Management Team Members
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units, split systems, package units, air handlers, exhaust systems, and associated controls.
- Diagnose and replace HVAC compressors and major system components.
- Recover refrigerant, perform leak detection, evacuate systems, and recharge equipment in accordance with EPA regulations.
- Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and building mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control-related HVAC issues.
- Perform repairs in-house whenever possible to minimize equipment downtime and service costs.
- Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.
- Respond to service requests and emergency equipment failures.
- Support the operation and maintenance of building engineering systems, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors when specialized repairs are required.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of commercial HVAC experience.
- Strong experience replacing HVAC compressors and major mechanical components.
- Extensive hands-on experience recovering, handling, and charging refrigerants.
- Proven ability to diagnose and repair commercial air conditioning systems.
- Experience operating and maintaining building mechanical systems within commercial facilities.
- Knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
Skills
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
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- If applicable, what is / was your separation date optional
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- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Please indicate your eligibility to work in the United States.
- Have you ever worked for ABM Industries Incorporated, Able Services, Quality Uptime Services (QUS), RavenVolt, and WGNSTAR, or any of their previous or existing subsidiaries or affiliates?
- Have you served in the military?
- If yes, which branch? optional