Equipment Technician

About the role

The Technician completes assigned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance repairs. ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. ABM is committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair custodial equipment, including Kaivac cleaning systems, Kärcher equipment, upright vacuums, backpack vacuums, automatic scrubbers, carpet extractors, and other custodial equipment.
• Operate a wide variety of custodial equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect equipment, identify operational issues, order or replace parts, and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and equipment inventory documentation.
• Train custodial staff on proper operation, care, and daily maintenance of equipment.
• Respond to after-hours equipment emergencies and urgent operational needs.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and manage equipment lifecycle replacement planning.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, battery-operated, and mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Demonstrated experience operating a wide variety of custodial equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to inspect equipment, identify operational issues, order or replace parts, and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of cleaning industry equipment manufacturers, components, and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and equipment inventory documentation.
• Familiarity with the Oregon State University campus and ability to successfully perform assigned lockup/security routes.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize equipment repairs to support operational needs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills when interacting with custodial staff, supervisors, and university personnel.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport equipment, tools, batteries, and repair components weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance as needed.
• Ability to keep and maintain a current equipment inventory list.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record (if required for position duties).

Qualifications

• Training & Certifications: Must obtain Bloodborne Pathogens Training within 30 days of hire and maintain certification as required.
• Previous experience supporting custodial operations in a university, healthcare, commercial, or institutional environment.
• Experience working with Kaivac systems, Kärcher equipment, Tennant, Nilfisk, Windsor, Clarke, Advance, or similar commercial custodial equipment brands.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance schedules and managing equipment lifecycle replacement planning.
• Knowledge of campus security procedures, building access systems, and lockup responsibilities.

Benefits

This is a union position, and as such will include union benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

The pay listed is the hourly rate for this position as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement.