What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Mechanic position at ABM US?
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 / 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. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Shift: Monday - Friday Days with flexibility on hours depending on needs
Position Summary:
We’re hiring a hands-on Commercial/Industrial Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems and production/support equipment across commercial facilities and light/medium industrial sites in the Austin metro. You’ll work on pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, boilers (low‑pressure/hydronic), pneumatics/hydraulics, and related controls. The ideal candidate pairs strong mechanical fundamentals with safe work habits, solid documentation, and customer-friendly communication.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Repairs
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on rotating equipment (pumps, fans, blowers, gearboxes), compressors, conveyors, elevations/lifts, and.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance: lubrication, alignments, belt/chain drives, bearings, seals, vibration/temperature checks, filter changes, and PM documentation in CMMS.
- Vacuum/pneumatic systems, and low-pressure boilers.
- Execute basic electrical/mechatronic tasks tied to mechanical work (VFD checks, sensors/actuators, safeties, interlocks) and interface with BAS/PLC techs as needed.
- Safety & Compliance
- Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot‑work, confined space, fall protection, and machine guarding best practices at all times.
- Follow environmental rules (if applicable to assigned work).
- Complete job hazard analyses (JHAs) and maintain clean, safe work areas.
- Quality, Documentation & Customer Service
- Use CMMS/work orders to record diagnostics, parts, labor hours, and recommendations.
- Communicate clearly with site contacts on scope, status, and next steps; escalate risks early.
- Assist with spare parts, vendor coordination, and small install/retrofit projects.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for critical service needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Building/Facilities Mechanic, or equivalent military/trade experience.
- Proficient with mechanical diagnostics (vibration/noise/temperature), shaft alignment, precision measuring, rigging basics, and reading mechanical drawings/P&IDs.
- Demonstrated LOTO use and safe work execution on energized/mechanical systems.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background check and drug screen; ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work from lifts/roofs in Texas weather.
Required/Conditional Certifications (based on assigned work)
- Boilers: Sites operating boilers must maintain a TDLR Certificate of Operation; experience with low-pressure boiler operations/maintenance is a plus.
Preferred
- 5–8 years progressive experience; journeyman-level troubleshooting on boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, and general mechanical equipment.
- Experience with VFDs, alignment tools, laser alignment, vibration analysis, and basic PLC/HMI.
- OSHA‑10/30, aerial lift/forklift, NCCER Millwright, rigging/signalperson, brazing/welding (GTAW/SMAW) are pluses.
Work Environment & Travel
- Exposure to mechanical rooms/rooftops/production areas; work from ladders/lifts and outdoors as needed.
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Salary : $30 - $35