Operating Engineer

What this job involves:

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll be the technical expert responsible for the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and optimization of complex facility systems that keep our clients' operations running smoothly. This specialized role requires deep technical expertise in one craft area while maintaining multi-skilled capabilities across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and central utility plant operations. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, and you'll work seamlessly with facility teams, vendors, and clients to deliver exceptional service with minimal disruption to daily operations. We embrace more innovative ways of working, and you'll leverage advanced diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance programs, and quality control processes to ensure peak system performance. Your technical leadership directly contributes to shaping a brighter way by maintaining critical infrastructure that enables our clients to focus on their core business objectives.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across all building systems while ensuring work is completed with minimal client disruption and thorough cleanup
• Perform comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to maintain applicable standards
• Execute preventative maintenance programs including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts to optimize HVAC systems and associated equipment performance
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance coordination, and technical proficiency standards
• Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments while ensuring adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies for facility maintenance
• Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems through systematic analysis
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly for quality and competitive pricing while preparing purchase order requests and verifying delivery accuracy
  
  

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with completion of vocational/trade program preferred
• 2 years of similar working experience in facility operations or building maintenance
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent certification
• Universal Technician certification for CFCs or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Ability to analyze various system operations, determine causes of problems/malfunctions, and implement corrective actions
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills and availability for call-in work assignments
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced certifications in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or central utility plant operations
• Experience with building automation systems and computerized maintenance management systems
• Background in vendor management and contract oversight for maintenance services
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal regulations
• Experience with event setup/teardown activities including electrical and audio visual coordination