Operating Engineer

What this job involves

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll take the lead in overseeing the installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical system machinery and equipment that keeps our facilities running at peak performance. This role is central to establishing and executing productive preventive maintenance programs that increase equipment efficiency and drive cost reductions on repairs. You'll manage the Engineering Compliance Program and serve as the go-to expert for building emergencies, operations, and after-hours projects.

At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, and this position offers exactly that—a chance to lead critical operations while developing your technical expertise in a dynamic environment.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff on your shift, monitoring performance of assigned responsibilities and ensuring all work is completed efficiently with minimal disruption to building operations
• Respond to and manage all maintenance departmental service requests, troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and determining corrective actions required to restore systems to satisfactory operating condition
• Provide hands-on training and supervision to operations staff, demonstrating proper use and care of tools and instruments, teaching basic maintenance and safety procedures, and recommending relevant outside engineering courses to expand team capabilities
• Implement and oversee the preventative maintenance program, scheduling tasks with minimal service disruption and delegating work to appropriately qualified staff members
• Order parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance, and installation of new equipment and facilities while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Direct the performance of contracted maintenance work, ensuring timely completion, overseeing equipment warranty obligations, and securing equipment manuals and drawings from installers and contractors
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace that prioritizes team wellbeing
• Plan and manage your department budget, ensuring appropriate control and utilization of resources while recommending and estimating facilities repairs and improvements for annual budget inclusion
• Participate in facilities remodeling, new construction projects, and planning activities, managing and monitoring construction and repair projects from start to finish

Required qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, HVAC, or equivalent on-the-job training
• Five (5) or more years of experience in facility or plant engineering maintenance with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in HVAC systems, fluid handling and pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written reports
• A valid driver's license required
• Proficiency in basic computer application software including MS Office, Word, Excel, and email platforms

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar work order platforms
• A background in commercial real estate or corporate facility management environments
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements