Facilities Operating Engineer II – HVAC & Electrical

JLL; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching companycon

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer 2 in Costa Mesa, CA to operate, maintain and repair critical facility systems in a 24/7 service environment. The role emphasizes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation, ensuring peak performance and energy efficiency through preventive maintenance and rapid response to issues.

The ideal candidate will have a trade-focused background, Universal CFC certification, 3+ years in related environments, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or GED plus two years of trade schooling focused on electrical systems, refrigeration, or HVAC.
• Universal CFC Technician Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial/industrial maintenance supporting HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or building systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of CMMS, preventive maintenance software, and BAS experience.
• Working knowledge of RTU monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in fast-paced or emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems across the facility.
• Diagnose equipment and system issues using BAS, schematics, blueprints, pressure readings, and airflow measurements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVACR systems, chillers, boilers, compressors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Support electrical maintenance activities including low and medium voltage systems, lighting, and power distribution while following safety protocols.
• Complete repairs and maintenance for plumbing systems, automatic doors, gates, fire safety equipment, eyewash stations, and material handling systems.
• Conduct daily inspections and startup procedures for critical building systems like fire pumps, water heaters, elevators, and boilers.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS/PM systems and respond to emergency requests.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED + trade school in electrical/refrigeration/HVAC

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer 2 in Costa Mesa, CA to operate, maintain and repair critical facility systems in a 24/7 service environment. The role emphasizes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation, ensuring peak performance and energy efficiency through preventive maintenance and rapid response to issues.

The ideal candidate will have a trade-focused background, Universal CFC certification, 3+ years in related environments, and strong problem-solving skills.