Demo

Building Operator

JLL
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Operator position at JLL?

What this job involves:

As a Building Operator at JLL, you'll serve as the frontline guardian of building systems and operations, ensuring optimal performance and comfort for all occupants. This essential role involves monitoring, operating, and maintaining critical building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems to create environments where our clients can thrive. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and you'll work collaboratively with engineering staff, vendors, and facility management to deliver exceptional operational excellence. Your proactive approach to system monitoring and preventative maintenance directly contributes to shaping a brighter way by minimizing downtime, optimizing energy efficiency, and maintaining safe, comfortable spaces. This position offers valuable opportunities to strengthen and advance your career in building operations while developing expertise across diverse mechanical and technological systems.

Shift:

Thursday through Sunday. Three days twelve-hour shift.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Monitor and operate building automation systems (BAS) to maintain optimal temperature, humidity, and air quality throughout the facility
  • Conduct routine inspections of HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, and mechanical systems to ensure proper operation and identify potential issues
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks including filter changes, belt adjustments, lubrication, and minor repairs on building equipment
  • Respond to tenant service requests and building alarms while troubleshooting system malfunctions and implementing corrective actions
  • Document equipment readings, maintenance activities, and system performance data in computerized maintenance management systems
  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs while ensuring work quality and safety compliance
  • Maintain building security protocols including monitoring access control systems and conducting facility rounds as assigned

Required qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent with technical training in building operations, HVAC, or related mechanical systems
  • 2-3 years of experience in building operations, facilities maintenance, or similar technical environment
  • Basic understanding of HVAC systems, electrical components, plumbing systems, and building automation controls
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and system schematics
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
  • Physical capability to work in various environments including mechanical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and respond to emergency calls as needed

Preferred qualifications:

  • EPA Universal certification for refrigerant handling or ability to obtain within 90 days
  • Experience with building automation systems such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, or Siemens platforms
  • Basic electrical knowledge and understanding of motor controls and power distribution systems
  • OSHA 10-Hour safety certification or equivalent safety training
  • Experience working in commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, or institutional environments

Salary : $89,606 - $96,000

Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative
The Building People -
Seattle, WA
Deferred Maintenance & Repair (DMR) Cost Estimator
The Building People -
Seattle, WA
Building Engineer
Hines and Careers -
Seattle, WA

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Building Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Building Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$45,318 - $58,926
Income Estimation: 
$54,606 - $74,206
Income Estimation: 
$60,146 - $83,764
Income Estimation: 
$67,119 - $113,247
Income Estimation: 
$54,606 - $74,206
Income Estimation: 
$60,146 - $83,764

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Building Operator.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Field repairs Skill

    • Income Estimation: $66,642 - $81,629
    • Income Estimation: $68,355 - $88,731
  • Preventive Maintenance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $63,721 - $94,501
    • Income Estimation: $65,687 - $93,240
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at JLL

  • JLL Reno, NV
  • Location: onsite at General Motors CCA facility in Reno, NV Job Summary Ensure proper operation of all facility aspects through comprehensive maintenance p... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • JLL Las Vegas, NV
  • What this job involves: As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll be the technical expert responsible for the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and optim... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • JLL Oak Creek, WI
  • Sr. Mechatronics & Robotics Technician - JLL What this job involves: As a Sr. Mech & Robotics Tech, you will lead service technicians on the team in the in... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • JLL Saint Louis, MO
  • JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining worl... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Building Operator jobs in the Seattle, WA area that may be a better fit.

  • 4EA Building Science Seattle, WA
  • 4EA Building Science is looking for a Building Science Specialist to join its Seattle office! 4EA Building Science is a growing, dynamic, employee-owned fi... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • The Building People Seattle, WA
  • Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joi... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!