Operating Engineer

What this job involves

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of facility systems. This role emphasizes technical expertise in one area—such as Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations—while also requiring broad multi-skill proficiency to efficiently resolve issues and support the facility’s smooth operations. You will leverage your hands-on skills to contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment, directly impacting the satisfaction of our clients and the success of JLL’s workplace solutions.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment across all mechanical and utility systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, Control, and Furniture systems.
• Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace HVAC system components to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, and coordination with contractors.
• Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and address recurring issues.
• Ensure the proper storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, or HVAC.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and correct operational issues in various facility systems.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and technical repair practices.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to hazardous materials.
• Ability to read equipment readings and perform necessary system adjustments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with evaluating contractor performance and maintenance quality.
• Basic skills in monitoring and reporting on system performance and operational issues.
• Knowledge of general workplace safety and compliance standards.
• Experience coordinating services and maintenance among multiple contractors.
• Comfort with reviewing and verifying deliveries (count, pricing, and descriptions).
• Basic computer skills for facility management systems and reporting.