Job Description
HVAC Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Able Services Field - Engineering, Building Engineer /
Full time days /
On-site
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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.
$41.50 - $50 an hour
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Salary | $41.50–$50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1926 |
| Website | http://ableserve.com/ |
About Company
Able Services is America’s largest family-owned provider of Janitorial, Engineering, and Facility solutions. Since 1926 Able has consistently delivered world-class service at a competitive value, thereby achieving significant cost savings and efficiencies for our clients.
HISTORY
As the founder of the largest family-owned building services provider in the United States, Angelo Boschetto was the embodiment of the American dream.
While working a sales job by day he supplemented his income with a nighttime janitorial job in San Francisco’s North Beach District. Hard work and dedication were the key ingredients that made his dream into a reality.
Founded in 1926, we evolved into Able Building Maintenance in 1951. Today the company Angelo built with hard work and dedication has expanded nationwide. Chairman Paul Boschetto, Angelo’s son, remains dedicated to the principles of his father.
MISSION
Able’s mission is to provide Best In-Class services to real estate owners and managers, mentor and care for our employees, and reduce our impact on the environment.
We place special emphasis on supplying our clients with the best workforce available combined with the latest technologies.
Our commitment to all Able customers has established us as a leading national provider of janitorial and engineering services.
LEADERSHIP
“Able is the preferred choice because our services historically exceed the expectations of our clients.” Paul Boschetto, Chairman/Owner, Able Services
“I could not be more proud of the incredible talent and culture that exists in our company and the opportunity to carry on our core values and strategy as the CEO of Able Services.”
Paul Saccone, CEO, Able Services
HOW WE HIRE
Many of our corporate employees started off working for Able as field employees– janitors, engineers and project managers. We prefer to promote from within.
If you know of anyone that is interested in employment, learning the janitorial industry, working in operations management, billing, finance, sustainability service coordination, or stationary engineering, then please direct them to our quick and easy resume submission form.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Able Services values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce’s diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of classification protected by law, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or national origin. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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