Operating Building Engineer

Operating Building Engineer- JLL

What this job involves:

As an Operating Building Engineer at JLL youll be the technical backbone ensuring seamless operation of complex building systems in a critical facility environment. Working under the direction of your supervisor youll maintain monitor and perform preventive maintenance on all building systems including fire/life safety mechanical (HVAC plumbing controls) electrical (lighting UPS PDU generators primary switchgear battery systems) emergency backup systems and hot water systems. This role requires you to analyze system operations determine the root cause of problems or malfunctions and take immediate corrective action to ensure uninterrupted facility performance. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration locally and across the globe and youll experience this firsthand as you coordinate with contractors tenants and team members to maintain operational excellence. Youll be responsible for everything from installing and repairing plumbing and electrical controls to operating critical equipment like UPS systems generators and chillers.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Monitor operate and maintain refrigeration chilled water air conditioning equipment boilers ventilating systems and hot water heaters recording readings and making adjustments to ensure proper operation

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems including air handling units exhaust fans fume hoods fan coil units reheat coils and associated mechanical equipment

Install and repair plumbing piping tubing valves and filters; rebuild pumps motors and air compressors; replace bearings seals and heat exchangers as needed

Wire single and three-phase motors run conduit pull wiring to machinery and operating parts and install repair and maintain electrical controls and motor switching systems

Oversee contractor activities within the building providing advance training and notification regarding critical building functions work requirements and incident contact response procedures

Maintain detailed records of building rounds readings engineering logs and data sheets while ensuring compliance with emergency escalation procedures

Conduct immediate cleanup of work areas return tools to workshop report equipment problems and supply shortages to management and maintain a clean and safe workplace in compliance with hazardous materials policies

Required qualifications:

High school diploma state equivalent or GED equivalent

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in building operations and maintenance with strong HVAC knowledge

Demonstrated ability to analyze system operations troubleshoot problems and determine corrective actions independently

Knowledge of OSHA standards local building codes and safe storage usage and disposal of hazardous materials

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces such as closets crawl spaces attics and vaults

Familiarity with computer equipment and programs for documentation and system monitoring

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation systems (BAS)

Preferred qualifications:

2 years of related trade school training or equivalent technical education

Boiler License or EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

Experience operating and maintaining critical equipment including UPS systems generators chillers and critical air conditioning units

Previous experience in mission-critical facilities data centers healthcare facilities or high-rise commercial buildings