Esteban Rodriguez
Santa Monica
Summary
Assistant chief engineer with experience troubleshooting, repairing, installing and maintaining mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems in high-demand facilities. Skilled in team leadership, vendor coordination, and work order tracking through CMMS, with a focus on reducing downtime and keeping operations code compliant.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
ABM/Cedar-Sinai
Beverly Hills, California
05.2026 - Current
- Supported maintenance and nonstop operation of building systems, including mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety equipment on 5 laboratory research buildings a total of 800,000 sq ft.
- Developed and executed routine preventive maintenance plans to ensure optimal building system performance.
- Improved cost efficiency and output of varied facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair, and calibration work.
- Checked equipment performance, reported possible issues and developed plans to support reliable operation.
- Resolved tenant service requests and addressed equipment concerns to maintain tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Assisted chief engineer by managing daily tasks and responsibilities to support overall engineering operations.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and supported hiring, training, and professional development.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and monitoring performance metrics.
Certified building engineer
ABM/Riot Games
Los Angeles, California
02.2020 - 05.2026
- Maintained, troubleshoot and repaired building systems including HVAC, plumbing and electrical components.
- Managed vendor coordination for service calls, shutdowns, and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
- Coordinated scheduling of preventive maintenance programs according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Processed work orders using CMMS and monitored repair progress to ensure timely resolution.
- Repaired drywall, furniture, doors, windows, and locksets based on tenant and management requests.
- Sourced and procured parts and supplies from catalogs and suppliers to meet maintenance requirements.
- Followed safety procedures, lockout-tagout rules, and building access protocols.
Building Engineer
JLL/Google LAX
Venice, California
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Maintained HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety systems at the Google LAX campus.
- Completed preventive maintenance through CMMS work orders and daily building rounds.
- Maintained HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems across Google LAX facilities.
- Completed preventive maintenance using JLL work order and CMMS tracking systems.
- Responded to tenant service requests and resolved building issues promptly.
HVAC Technician
Sacramento Refrigeration
Sacramento, California
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Installed, troubleshot, maintained, and repaired commercial and industrial HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, and refrigeration systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Education
Steam Plant Operator/Building Engineer -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA12-2018
HAVC/Refrigeration Certificate -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA06-2014
Skills
- HVAC systems
- Mechanical systems
- Plumbing systems
- CMMS management
- Work order tracking
- Vendor management
- Team leadership
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
ABM/Cedar-Sinai
05.2026 - Current
Certified building engineer
ABM/Riot Games
02.2020 - 05.2026
Building Engineer
JLL/Google LAX
01.2018 - 02.2020
HVAC Technician
Sacramento Refrigeration
04.2013 - 03.2017
Steam Plant Operator/Building Engineer -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
HAVC/Refrigeration Certificate -
San Joaquin Delta College