Night-Shift Data Center Operator (4-Day Week)

JLL; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer - Critical Environments to maintain 100% uptime in our mission-critical data center. You'll work a night shift on a 4-day schedule, operating and maintaining complex building systems while monitoring alarms and ensuring continuous operation of critical infrastructure.

Role requires technical expertise in Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant operations, plus multi-skilled capabilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 4+ years of related work experience with emergency generators and switchgears.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations/codes.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before small groups.
• Working knowledge or capability to develop proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and other software packages.
• Ability to interact professionally with tenants and contractors.
• Capability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 ft, and navigate rooftops.
• Ability to work a night shift schedule (Wed 11p-7a, Thu 9p-7a, Fri 9p-7a, Sat 7p-7a).
• Preferred: CMMS work order system experience and data center exposure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on data center systems including fire/life safety, mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls), and electrical equipment (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, switchgear, transformers).
• Monitor and adjust refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters for optimal performance.
• Record equipment readings and adjust as needed to maintain uptime.
• Monitor building management systems and respond to alarms to address issues before impact.
• Analyze system operations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage work orders in CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and handle customer-facing tickets.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures and maintain safety compliance for hazardous materials.
• Respond to site emergencies and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tenant interaction

Safety rules comprehension

Night shift availability

Physical ability 50 lbs

Data center experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS work order system

Data center environment experience

Job description

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer - Critical Environments to maintain 100% uptime in our mission-critical data center. You'll work a night shift on a 4-day schedule, operating and maintaining complex building systems while monitoring alarms and ensuring continuous operation of critical infrastructure.

Role requires technical expertise in Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant operations, plus multi-skilled capabilities.