Union Operating Engineer

What this job involves

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll serve as a Local 94 Union facilities maintenance technician responsible for maintaining and operating all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across commercial buildings. This role requires comprehensive technical expertise across multiple trades to ensure optimal building operations while maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for tenants. You'll be at the forefront of preventive maintenance, emergency response, and system optimization—monitoring everything from HVAC systems and building automation to energy management controls. You'll have the autonomy to leverage your technical skills and make critical decisions that directly impact building performance.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance and repairs throughout the building(s)
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV systems, and air distribution equipment
• Adjust mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, and diffusers to maintain comfortable building conditions
• Execute preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, coil cleaning, condenser flushing, tube punching, bearing greasing, belt inspections, and motor alignments
• Conduct routine inspections of engine room equipment, fan rooms, cooling towers, motors, pumps, electrical rooms, backup generators, and fire pumps
• Perform general building repairs including doors, ceilings, handrails, floors, plumbing fixtures, and lighting systems
• Monitor energy management systems and building automation controls, documenting all maintenance activities and reporting findings to supervisors

Required qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• 5+ years of related work experience operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial property settings
• Minimum Q-99 or Q-01 FDNY Certificate of Fitness
• Current Local 94 Union membership or willingness to join it upon hire
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to respond immediately to emergency situations and urgent tenant concerns

Preferred qualifications

• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• City licenses such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, or High Pressure Steam Operator
• Universal Technician certification for CFCs (market dependent)
• Experience with energy management systems and building automation
• Comprehensive knowledge of boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, and water systems