Operating Engineer

About the role

Develop your engineering career at JLL in a critical 24/7 operations environment! As an Operating Engineer, you will support continuous operation, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems at our multi-campus site in Franklin, MA. You will work as part of a 45-person technical engineering team across multiple shifts, reporting to shift leads who ensure seamless coverage and efficient execution of planned maintenance and off-hour work requests. This role focuses on maintaining critical building infrastructure with zero downtime tolerance. Strong HVAC expertise is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned maintenance tasks including painting, pressure washing, cleaning, maintaining lighting systems, plumbing, HVAC systems, water treatment, and general building maintenance
• Maintain work order system (CMMS) daily and complete tenant service requests efficiently to support continuous building operations
• Respond to off-hour work order requests as part of shift rotation, ensuring minimal disruption to critical operations
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance and inspection tasks with focus on critical systems and high-priority planned maintenance
• Support on-call and emergency response situations, working collaboratively with shift leads and the Chief Engineer to resolve issues rapidly
• Troubleshoot all building systems, including electrical, DDC and pneumatic controls, escalating complex technical issues appropriately
• Move office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials as requested
• Comply with all safety procedures and maintain awareness of critical system status
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs focused on critical infrastructure
• Coordinate with shift leads to ensure seamless handoffs and continuous coverage across multiple shifts

Requirements

• Strong HVAC background, with demonstrated expertise in HVAC systems operation and maintenance
• Minimum 3+ years of related work experience in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
• Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift, and/or drive
• Flexibility to work Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday schedule across varying shift times (3 shifts available)
• Must be available to work on-site

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in shift-based or 24/7 operations environments
• Trade school education, union training, military service, or college degree
• Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to achieve within first year (with JLL assistance)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Proven ability to work independently and report effectively through chain of command
• Customer service skills and effective communication with shift leads and team members

Location

50 Constitution Boulevard, Franklin, MA

Schedule

We are hiring for multiple Operating Engineer positions across various shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday)
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday)
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday)

Shift assignments will be determined based on business needs and candidate availability.

Pay

$80,000 to $90,000