Building Engineer

JLL; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating/Building Engineer for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2 PM - 11 PM) in San Antonio, TX. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems to ensure peak performance and uninterrupted client operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on HVAC, recording readings, coordinating with outside contractors, and managing facility services and inventory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
• Ability to analyze the operation of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems and take corrective action.
• Working knowledge of CMMS (Corrigo).
• Physical ability to access equipment components for extended periods and work in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Record readings and adjust parameters to ensure proper operation.
• Monitor contractor work for quality and cost.
• Manage facility services, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Check tool and instrument inventory for readiness.
• Troubleshoot and repair lighting and plumbing fixtures.

Skills

Systems analysis

Overnight operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

What this job involves:
As an Operating/Building Engineer, you'll play a critical role in keeping our facilities running at peak performance during overnight hours. This position centers on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all building systems including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems. You'll manage complex building systems, respond to emerging issues as they arise, and ensure our facilities meet and exceed applicable standards while our clients' operations continue seamlessly. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees, and your technical skills will be essential to delivering the reliable, high-quality facility operations our clients depend on.

2ND SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 2PM - 11PM

What this job involves:As an Operating/Building Engineer, you'll play a critical role in keeping our facilities running at peak performance during overnight hours. This position centers on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all building systems including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems. You'll manage complex building systems, respond to emerging issues as they arise, and ensure our facilities meet and exceed applicable standards while our clients' operations continue seamlessly. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees, and your technical skills will be essential to delivering the reliable, high-quality facility operations our clients depend on.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Operate, maintain, and repair Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, 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, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation and identifying potential issues before they escape
• 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 equipment to resolve blockages

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
• Ability to analyze the operation of various industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action
• Working knowledge of CMMS (i.e. 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