Data Center Operations Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in New York, NY seeks an experienced Operating Engineer to perform hands-on operations and maintenance in research facilities and critical environments. The role requires installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems while ensuring safe, high‑quality facility operations.

This on-site position demands strong technical expertise, OPS conduct, and excellent customer service in high‑risk environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in critical environment operations, maintenance, and/or engineering supporting critical facilities.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical and HVAC trades, including rooftop units.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with backup systems (generators and UPS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems in commercial/critical facilities.
• Fundamental skills in critical systems including emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution units, and battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment including HVAC, chillers, UPS systems, generators, fire suppression systems, and building management systems
• Operate and monitor critical and non‑critical system equipment while overseeing third‑party contractor work for safe and compliant operations
• Install and repair plumbing, piping, electrical controls, motors, pumps, air compressors, and heat exchangers
• Execute work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance, consulting with supervisors and completing documentation in computerized maintenance management systems
• Respond immediately to emergency situations such as fire, evacuation, equipment failure, and customer concerns
• Perform Building Management System Console operations and monitor system performance
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace
• Participate in professional trade organizations and training programs to stay current with industry technological trends
• Perform additional duties as required to meet client objectives and support facility operations

Skills

Critical environment operations

Electrical trades

HVAC trades

Backup systems (generators & UPS)

Education

High School diploma or GED

All Local 94 certifications/licenses

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in New York, NY seeks an experienced Operating Engineer to perform hands-on operations and maintenance in research facilities and critical environments. The role requires installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems while ensuring safe, high‑quality facility operations.

This on-site position demands strong technical expertise, OPS conduct, and excellent customer service in high‑risk environments.