Data Center Operating Engineer

JLL; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is hiring a Data Center Operating Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot and repair critical facility systems. You will focus on electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, and central utility plant operations while growing multi-skill capabilities to ensure continuous data center uptime.

The role requires strong technical expertise with a proactive approach to monitoring, fault analysis, and incident response, including safety and hazardous-material handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years related work experience in data center or critical environments.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Ability to work varied schedules and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on data center systems to ensure 100% uptime.
• Monitor HVAC, chillers, electrical systems, UPS, generators, and controls.
• Record readings and adjust operations for proper performance.
• Respond to alarms, analyze issues, and take corrective action.
• Manage work orders, CMMS, vendor relations, and customer tickets.
• Adhere to safety and hazard material handling policies.
• Support incident management and emergency escalation procedures.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Electrical Systems

HVAC Systems

Reading technical documents

Communication skills

Emergency response

Microsoft Word/Excel

Vendor coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo

Salesforce

Zendesk

ServiceNow

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Data Center Operating Engineer

What this job involves –

The Operating Engineer, Critical Environments, will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

What is your day to day?

Task will include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all data center systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems.
• Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms and alerts promptly.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 4+ years related work experience.
• Systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.
• Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages.
• Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays.
• Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

Preferred

• Corrigo Experience.
• MCIM / Salesforce Experience.
• Zendesk Experience.
• Service Now Experience.
• Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS.

Physical Requirements

• Walking large, campus-like settings.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights & ability to climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.

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

Location:

On-site –Charlotte, NC

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 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

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

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