The Service Electrician is responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems supporting a mission-critical data center environment. This role helps ensure the reliability, safety, and continuous operation of critical electrical infrastructure while adhering to strict mission-critical procedures and safety standards.
The Service Electrician works closely with site operations, Mechanical, Controls, Engineering, and third-party vendors to support uninterrupted facility operations and zero-impact execution.
Pay: $40.00/hr – 50.00/hr
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 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, panelboards, breakers, transformers, lighting systems, receptacles, and power distribution equipment.
- Support electrical infrastructure associated with critical systems, including UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS equipment, and emergency power distribution, within contract scope and qualifications.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues using proper testing equipment and approved procedures.
- Execute electrical work safely and in accordance with approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, lockout/tagout, arc-flash requirements, and change-control processes.
- Perform inspections and testing of electrical systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Controls, Mechanical, HVAC, and Chiller teams to support integrated system operations.
- Escort and oversee third-party electrical contractors, OEM technicians, or service providers as required.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed, findings, corrective actions, and recommendations in the CMMS.
- Support planned maintenance activities, minor electrical projects, and system modifications within contract scope.
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, post-incident review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain strict compliance with all safety, environmental, electrical code, and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience; data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, controls power, critical power infrastructure, and electrical safety practices.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Proficient with electrical testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience working under SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, change control, lockout/tagout, and arc-flash procedures preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade school preferred.
- Journeyman Electrician license or state-recognized equivalent preferred
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
- NFPA 70E training preferred
- Data center or critical facilities training a plus
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and work in electrical and mechanical rooms.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights as required.
- Mission-critical data center environment requiring high attention to detail, strict procedural compliance, safety awareness, and documentation accuracy.
- Day shift, Monday-Friday; limited after-hours or emergency support may be required.
ABM Mission Critical Solutions supports advanced data center facilities where precision, safety, and uptime are essential. Our electricians work with high-reliability electrical systems in a structured, safety-first culture with opportunities for long-term growth and technical development.
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.
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