Operating Engineer

JLL; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility equipment across all major systems. The role focuses on one craft while remaining multi-skilled to support daily tasks and occupancy needs.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and coordinating with contractors. Must hold EPA 608 Type II and have strong technical troubleshooting abilities; candidates should be able to work in varied environments and be available for call-in work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
• Ability to analyze operation of various mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and take corrective action.
• EPA 608 Type II Certification.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and life safety systems to standards.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot facility equipment and controls.
• Document readings, calibrations and adjustments for proper operation.
• Manage preventive maintenance, inventory, and coordination with contractors.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of hazardous materials; maintain a clean work area.
• Be available for call-in work and support other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA 608 Type II Certification

Trades schooling in electrical design, refrigeration, HVAC

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

What This Job Involves –

The Operating Engineer 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?

• Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned
• Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
• Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
• Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Required to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time.
• May be required to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, daylight and night-time hours.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb up to 30 ft ladders
• Position requires frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and driving
• Work in various indoor and outdoor environments
• Must be available for call-in work and perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2-4 years experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
• Ability to analyze the operation of various Commercial or Industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action
• EPA 608 Type II Certification
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC