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Field Service Technician

ABM Industries
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2026

About the role

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA certified or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team in San Diego, CA. The Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 25% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports. 

Position Summary

Pay: $50.00-$75.00. The pay listed is the base hourly rate + plus available paid overtime. 

The pay listed is the salary range 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 Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

  • Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
  • Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians
  • Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management
  • Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
  • Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
  • Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
  • Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
  • Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
  • Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
  • Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
  • Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
  • Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
  • Document test results and complete field reports.
  • Rotate emergency on-call duty.
  • Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
  • Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment

Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in electrical testing.
  • The candidate should have experience working with a team.
  • Experience in working on projects
  • Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies 
  • Ability to travel regionally 25%
  • Knowledgeable in lockout/tag-out and hazardous energy control procedures.
  • Clean Driving Record and Drug-Free

ABM will accept applications for this job until (7/19/2026)

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. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determin

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