Building Engineer/ Hazmat Technician

About the Role

The Building Engineer / HAZMAT Technician is responsible for the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance coordination of facilities systems within the building while serving as the primary onsite resource for hazardous material movement, handling, labeling, storage coordination, and compliance activities. This role combines traditional Building Engineer responsibilities with hazardous materials management support to ensure operational continuity, equipment reliability, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Building Engineer Duties:
  • Perform daily operational rounds of Building 30 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and utility systems.
  • Monitor building conditions and respond to equipment alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and facility emergencies.
  • Conduct routine inspections of air handling units, exhaust systems, chillers, CDA systems, vacuum systems, process cooling water systems, boilers, domestic water systems, and fire protection systems.
  • Create, update, and close work orders within CMMS systems (Maximo).
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors, vendors, and internal support groups.
  • Support emergency response, equipment outages, troubleshooting efforts, and operational recovery activities.
  • Maintain equipment logs, operating records, and shift turnover documentation.
  • Support facility shutdowns, startup activities, and planned maintenance events.
• HAZMAT Responsibilities:
  • Transport hazardous materials between approved campus locations utilizing established handling procedures.
  • Deliver hazardous materials to designated storage, processing, waste accumulation, or HAZMAT facilities.
  • Verify proper labeling, packaging, and identification of hazardous materials prior to transport.
  • Affix and maintain required hazard communication labels and markings.
  • Inspect containers for damage, leaks, deterioration, or compliance concerns.
  • Support hazardous waste accumulation area inspections.
  • Maintain accurate hazardous material inventories and location records.
  • Coordinate movement of chemical containers, gas cylinders, and regulated materials.
  • Interface with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) personnel regarding material handling requirements.
  • Assist with spill response activities within training and qualification limits.
  • Ensure hazardous materials are stored, segregated, and handled according to site requirements.
  • Support shipping, receiving, and asset disposition activities involving regulated materials.
  • Participate in hazardous material audits and compliance inspections.
• Compliance Responsibilities:
  • Follow all Applied Materials EHS requirements and hazardous material handling procedures.
  • Maintain current training and certifications required for hazardous material handling responsibilities.
  • Comply with hazard communication requirements and chemical safety programs.
  • Understand and follow applicable DOT, EPA, OSHA, and company requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, transfers, inventories, and hazardous material activities.
  • Support investigations involving spills, releases, or safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Technical school, military, or trade certification preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of facilities, industrial operations, building engineering, manufacturing, utilities, chemical handling, or related experience.
  • Experience operating and monitoring building systems in a critical environment preferred.
  • Experience working with CMMS platforms such as Maximo preferred.
  • Experience handling hazardous materials, chemical inventories, or hazardous waste preferred.
• Required Certifications & Training:
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness Training
  • Hazardous Waste General Awareness Training
  • Chemical Safety Training
  • Spill Response Awareness Training
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
• Preferred Certifications:
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Employee Training
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training
  • Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Certification
  • First Aid / CPR Certification
  • HAZWOPER 24-Hour or 40-Hour Training
  • Stationary Engineer License (where applicable)
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Certification
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of industrial facility operations.
  • Working knowledge of hazardous material handling practices.
  • Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Knowledge of hazard labeling systems and chemical compatibility requirements.
  • Ability to safely move chemical containers and compressed gas cylinders.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently walk industrial and manufacturing environments.
  • Lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
  • Wear required PPE including respirators, gloves, safety glasses, protective footwear, and chemical protective equipment.
  • Climb ladders and access mechanical spaces.
  • Work in indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
  • Participate in emergency response and off-hours support when required.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world.