Lead Operating Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Taylor (MI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions
Medical, Dental & Vision care
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking a Lead Operating Engineer to oversee the operation, inspection and maintenance of building systems on-site in Taylor, MI. You will assist in supervising the team and implementing preventive maintenance programs to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, trade school or equivalent training, and licenses such as Low Pressure Boiler Operator and 3rd Class Refrigeration. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of related work experience in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry.
  • Trade school education, union training or college is desirable.
  • Universal CFC EPA certification or interest in achieving within first year (with JLL assistance).
  • Low Pressure Boiler Operator license required.
  • 3rd Class Refrigeration License required.
  • Leadership/supervisory experience.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with ladders up to 30 feet.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operation, inspection and maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
  • Assist in supervising and implementing the preventative maintenance program.
  • Maintain CMMS work orders and respond to tenant service requests.
  • Provide training and supervision to expand the Engineering team's capabilities.
  • Support on-call or emergency response situations as needed.
  • Troubleshoot building systems including electrical, DDC and pneumatic controls.

Skills

Leadership
Customer service
Team supervision
Microsoft Office

Education

Trade school education
Union training
Military service
College

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 people and empowering them to thrive, 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.

Lead Operating Engineer

What this job involves: Develop your engineering career at JLL! The Lead Operating Engineer leads, with minimal supervision, the operation, inspection, and maintenance processes to mechanical, HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems. This role may include assisting the Chief Engineer with providing direction to the team.

Schedule

Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday + rotating on-call (1 week on call every 4 weeks)

What your day-to-day will look like:

Complete assigned tasks that include but are not limited to:

  • painting
  • pressure washing
  • maintaining lighting system bulbs/ballasts
  • plumbing
  • HVAC systems
  • water treatment
  • locksmith work
  • general maintenance (as allowed by licensing requirements)

Assist in supervising and implementing the preventative maintenance program

Maintain work order system (CMMS) daily and complete any tenant service requests

Assist in providing training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of Engineering team

Support on-call or emergency response situations (if applicable)

Troubleshoot all building systems, including electrical, DDC and pneumatic controls

Comply with all safety procedures

Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs

Other projects and tasks to be assigned

On-site presence required.

Required qualifications
  • 3-5 years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry
  • Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
  • Universal CFC EPA certification or interest in achieving within first year (with JLL assistance)
  • Low Pressure Boiler Operator license required
  • 3rd Class Refrigeration License required.
  • Leadership/supervisory experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
  • Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift and/or drive
  • Strong customer service skills
  • This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location

On-site – Taylor, MI

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

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:

  • 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle(“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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