Operating Engineer - Data Center

About the role

The Operating Engineer supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes for mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems. You will work as part of an engineering team of two at a 237,000‑square‑foot Class A office building in Baltimore.

Schedule

7 am – 3 pm, Monday through Friday, plus rotating on‑call duty (one week on call every four weeks).

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks such as painting, pressure washing, maintaining lighting system bulbs/ballasts, plumbing, HVAC systems, water treatment, locksmith work, and general maintenance (as allowed by licensing requirements).
• Maintain the work order system (CMMS) daily and fulfill tenant service requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspection tasks as assigned.
• Support on‑call or emergency response situations, if applicable.
• Troubleshoot all building systems, including electrical, DDC, and pneumatic controls.
• Comply with all safety procedures.
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned.
• Maintain on‑site presence as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry.
• Trade school education, union training, military service, or college education is desirable.
• Universal CFC EPA certification or interest in achieving it within the first year (with JLL assistance).
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Comfort using ladders up to 30 ft tall.
• Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift, and/or drive.
• Strong customer service skills.