Building Engineer

JLL; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, dental & vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking an Operating Engineer to keep facilities performing at peak efficiency. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems, managing complex equipment across sites in the Arlington, VA area.

The role requires 3+ years in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or controls, with hands-on tool proficiency and familiarity with CMMS, blueprints, and building automation. On-site work with competitive compensation and benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience/training in HVAC, controls, electrical, or plumbing.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, pressure gauges, and infrared thermometers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing blueprints/schematics.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and CMMS systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting and understanding of building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform building rounds and ensure systems are operable and alarms are addressed.
• Complete preventive, corrective, and emergent maintenance per queue priorities.
• Record operational parameters and update CMMS with real-time status.
• Troubleshoot systems and components to restore reliability.
• Maintain and repair plumbing components and building systems documentation.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks (painting, locksmith work, tenant service requests).

Skills

HVAC experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

MS Office/Outlook

CMMS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Pressure gauges

Infrared thermometers

Hand tools

Power tools

CMMS systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong. Whether you have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, technology, or wish to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter future.

What this job involves

As an Operating Engineer, you will play a critical role in keeping our facilities running at peak performance. This position centers on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all building systems. Your technical skills will be essential to delivering reliable, high‑quality facility operations that our clients depend on. You will manage complex building systems, respond to emerging issues, and ensure our facilities meet and exceed applicable standards while operations continue seamlessly.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Perform building rounds to ensure all systems are operable with no noted problems or alarm conditions.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks including cleaning HVAC coils, changing filters and belts, and lubricating rotating equipment.
• Record temperatures, pressures, and other operating parameters to assess system and equipment performance.
• Prioritize and complete all PM, corrective, and emergent work orders in the queue (annual, monthly, weekly, and daily).
• Update work order status in real time utilizing CMMS system and maintain accurate documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems, equipment, and components to make repairs and ensure reliability.
• Maintain and repair plumbing components including toilets, urinals, lavatories, flush valves, sinks, drains, water heaters, and piping.
• Complete general maintenance tasks including painting, locksmith work, tenant service requests, and building system documentation.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience and training in HVAC, Controls, Electrical, or Plumbing.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and specialized diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, pressure gauges, and infrared thermometers.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient in basic computer applications including MS Office, Outlook, and CMMS systems.
• Competency in electrical troubleshooting and understanding of building automation systems.

Preferred qualifications

• 3-5 years hands‑on experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or related mechanical field.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification.
• HVAC Certification from local trade school or adult education program.
• Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation controls.
• Previous experience in preventive maintenance programs and emergency response situations.

Work location, schedule, and assignment expectations

Your primary, daily work location is in Arlington, VA, with responsibilities that may also include neighboring sites in Fairfax and Herndon, VA. You must respond to alarms, service requests, and other assigned duties at any portfolio location as needed. With advance notice, your schedule may be adjusted based on operational or staffing needs. Employees are expected to report to assigned locations and complete all work assignments as directed. Failure to accept assignments or respond to required service calls may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Compensation

Estimated compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD per year.

Location

On site in Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, Washington, DC.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

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Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process—including the online application and/or overall selection process—you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.