Overview
Compensation: $22.00 – $26.00 / Hourly
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
Position Summary:
ABM Industries is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to support daily building operations at a large, multi‑facility educational institution in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure a safe, functional, and well‑maintained campus environment.
This position is ideal for candidates with broad maintenance experience or those looking to grow into a Building Engineer role. You will work under the guidance of a Lead Maintenance Technician and collaborate with campus staff to resolve maintenance requests, support preventative maintenance programs, and uphold service standards expected in an academic setting. This role is 100% on‑site and does not require travel between job locations.
Shift: 1st shift: 8AM to 5:00PM and requires being (on call) 3-4 time per year.
Responsibilities
- Perform general building maintenance tasks including basic electrical repairs (running wire, replacing fuses, installing outlets, switches, and fixtures).
- Conduct basic plumbing work such as using a drain snake, repairing leaks, cutting PVC, and completing minor drywall or painting repairs.
- Support HVAC upkeep by replacing filters, thermostats, belts, and assisting with routine equipment inspections.
- Complete daily work orders, preventive maintenance checklists, and service documentation accurately and on time.
- Respond to maintenance requests across a multi‑building campus environment, ensuring minimal disruption to academic operations.
- Assist with maintaining safe, clean, and code‑compliant mechanical and building spaces.
- Collaborate with campus facility teams, faculty, and staff while demonstrating strong customer service and professionalism.
- Participate in on‑call rotations approximately 3–4 times per year.
- Follow ABM safety policies, procedures, and best practices for all repair and maintenance activities.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must possess a valid, unexpired driver's license.
- Refrigeration/HVAC trade or vocational certification is highly preferred.
- 1-2 years of General Maintenance experience is preferred or formal institution education/background related to field of work.
