Building Engineer

SwiftCruit; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is looking for an Operating/Building Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role involves operating and maintaining facility systems, ensuring all equipment performs to standards. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience and the ability to perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.

The position requires skills in troubleshooting mechanical and plumbing systems along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include comprehensive medical care, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial or commercial building systems.
• Ability to analyze the operation of various building systems.
• Working knowledge of CMMS required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair facility systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Monitor maintenance performed by contractors.

Skills

Experience maintaining and repairing building systems

Analytical skills for mechanical/electrical systems

Working knowledge of CMMS

Physical capability for equipment access

Ability to work in varying environmental conditions

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

What this job involves

As an Operating/Building Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping our facilities at peak performance. Your role centers on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all building systems, ensuring that our clients and operators can rely on seamless and high‑quality operations.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to keep all facility and building systems performing to applicable standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and associated equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts to maintain optimum performance levels.
• Record equipment readings and system parameters, make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation, and identify potential issues before they escalated.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors to ensure standards are met and costs remain competitive.
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance coordination, and general maintenance tasks.
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory to ensure all equipment is available, properly maintained, and ready for use.
• Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems, including ballast replacement throughout the facility.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on plumbing fixtures including toilets, urinals, and hand wash stations, and operate drain cleaning augers to resolve blockages.
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace at all times.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial or commercial building systems.
• Ability to analyze the operation of various industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Working knowledge of CMMS (e.g., Corrigo).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Physical ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work exposed to varying environmental conditions including heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and both daylight and nighttime hours.

Preferred qualifications

• EPA 608 Type II Certification or higher for refrigerant handling.
• Additional EPA certifications (Universal certification preferred).
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Trade certifications or technical school training in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing disciplines.
• Experience working in mission‑critical facilities or environments requiring 24/7 operations.

Location

On‑site – Huntsville, AL

Visa and work authorization

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and 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

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.