JOBS / CALIFORNIA / Semi-mobile Facility Tech
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Semi-mobile Facility Tech

📍 San Diego, CA Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mobile Building Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial and biotech/life science facilities throughout North County San Diego. This is a semi-mobile role responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of critical building systems across multiple properties, primarily in the Carlsbad area with additional coverage in Sorrento Valley.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with hands-on experience in HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical maintenance, and general building operations. Experience supporting biotech, laboratory, or life science environments is highly preferred.

Pay: $ 40.00 - $45.00 per hour

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm 

Location: North County San Diego (Carlsbad & Sorrento Valley)

Company Vehicle Provided

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve building systems issues to ensure uninterrupted facility operations.
  • Support life science, laboratory, and commercial office environments.
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment and building infrastructure.
  • Respond to service requests and emergency maintenance situations.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders through CMMS systems.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, building codes, and company standards.
  • Travel between assigned properties using a company-provided vehicle.

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong commercial building engineering experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Experience with general plumbing and electrical troubleshooting.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), background check, and drug screening.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or life science facilities.
  • Building Engineer certification or related technical certifications.
  • Experience utilizing CMMS platforms.
  • Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS).

 

About ABM Industries

ABM Industries, founded in 1909 and headquartered in New York City, is one of the largest facility services providers in the US, with over 100,000 employees maintaining some six billion square feet of space daily. Services include engineering, HVAC and mechanical, electrical and power, janitorial, and parking operations. Its technicians work on site at client facilities across 19 industries, including airports, data centers, manufacturing plants, semiconductor fabs, hospitals, universities, and distribution warehouses.
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Job Snapshot
$40 – $45 /hr
+25% above median
≈ $83,000 – $93,500 / yr
Location
San Diego, CA
Employment
Permanent
Posted
Today

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