Does ABM Industries Drug Test?

Drug Testing by Position

ABM's Client-Driven Drug Testing Policy

ABM Industries is one of the largest facility services companies in the United States, with over 100,000 employees providing janitorial, maintenance, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, and parking services across thousands of client sites. Because ABM is a contract service provider, drug testing requirements are primarily determined by the client's policies and the specific contract terms. ABM does not have a single company-wide drug testing mandate for all positions. Instead, each client contract specifies whether drug testing is required for workers assigned to that site.

High-Security and Regulated Sites Always Test

Certain types of ABM client sites always require drug testing. Government buildings and military installations require drug testing as a condition of contract work. Airports require background checks and drug testing for all workers with access to secure areas, per TSA and airport authority regulations. Healthcare facilities typically require drug testing for all contract workers. Pharmaceutical and biotech facilities often require testing. Nuclear facilities and power plants require testing. If you are assigned to work at any of these types of sites, expect to be drug tested before starting.

Commercial and Standard Sites May Not Test

For standard commercial office buildings, retail locations, and non-regulated facilities, ABM may not require drug testing. Many janitorial and custodial positions at regular office buildings do not require pre-employment drug testing unless the building owner or tenant specifies it in the contract. However, all ABM employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion testing and post-accident testing regardless of the client site. Your ABM recruiter or hiring manager will inform you during the application process whether the specific site you are being hired for requires a drug test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ABM Industries drug test all employees?

No, ABM does not drug test all employees. Testing requirements depend on the client site where you will work. Government facilities, airports, healthcare sites, and regulated environments require drug testing. Standard commercial office cleaning positions may not require testing. Your recruiter will tell you the requirements for your specific assignment.

What type of drug test does ABM use?

When drug testing is required, ABM typically uses urine drug tests conducted at third-party collection sites. The test is usually a standard 5-panel or 10-panel screen. For airport and government positions, the testing requirements may be specified by the client or regulatory authority.

Does ABM test for marijuana?

It depends on the client site. Government and airport clients typically require THC testing regardless of state marijuana laws. Some commercial clients in states with legal marijuana may not require THC testing. The specific panel is determined by the client contract requirements.

Does ABM do random drug tests?

Random drug testing depends on the client contract. Airport and government sites often require random drug testing for all contract workers. Standard commercial sites generally do not require random testing. All ABM employees are subject to post-accident and reasonable-suspicion testing regardless of the site.

Can I switch ABM sites to avoid drug testing?

ABM assigns workers to specific client sites based on staffing needs and your qualifications. If you prefer a site that does not require drug testing, you can discuss this with your recruiter. However, availability depends on what contracts ABM has in your area and current staffing needs.