Lead Engineer, Facilities & HVAC
Aramark
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $42 - $50 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and perform building maintenance and engineering operations, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Supervise and support engineering and maintenance staff, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to standard
- Monitor, operate, and adjust complex building systems including: HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Heat exchangers and radiant floor heating systems
- Hot water systems
- Chillers, cooling towers, VFDs, and circulation pumps
- Electrical systems support including: Emergency alarms and generators
- Fire pumps 480V three-phase and 120V electrical distribution
- Lighting and low-voltage systems
- Perform scheduled and in-depth preventive maintenance on: DDC control systems
- Air-handling units and evaporative systems
- Rooftop units, split systems, and window units
- Ice machines and related equipment
- Clean, inspect, and maintain ductwork, grills, shaftways, and exhaust systems
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and accountability for tools and equipment
- Coordinate work with vendors, contractors, and campus partners as needed
- Support event operations and respond to emergency maintenance situations
- Maintain compliance with codes, safety standards, and Aramark policies
Requirements
- Universal EPA / HVAC Freon Certification – Required
- Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC and facilities engineering experience
- Prior experience supervising or leading maintenance staff
- Strong technical background in: Chillers and hot water boilers
- Cooling towers and heat exchangers
- VFD-driven systems and plant operations
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 operating environment
- Ability to read, understand, and follow technical documentation and safety procedures
- Working computer knowledge for work order systems and reporting
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- work/life resources
- retirement savings plans like 401(k)
- paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HVACelectrical systemsplumbing systemspreventive maintenanceDDC control systemschillerscooling towersheat exchangersVFDshot water systems
Soft Skills
supervisionleadershipsafety compliancetechnical documentation understandingflexibility
Certifications
Universal EPA CertificationHVAC Freon Certification