Operating Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking an Operating Engineer in Cambridge, MA. You will operate and maintain building systems, troubleshoot BAS-driven issues, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in facilities, and strong knowledge of BAS/CMMS. Schedule is Mon-Fri 10a-6p with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of facility-related work experience.
• Customer service experience and leadership or supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of BAS and CMMS.
• Ability to read manuals, specs, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems.
• Respond to alarms and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and BAS-driven issues.
• Perform maintenance on steam systems, humidifiers, and traps.
• Maintain logs, use CMMS for planning and documentation.
• Escort contractors and respond to facility emergencies.
• Support reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Skills

Facility experience

Customer service

Leadership

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Reading manuals/drawings

Regulatory knowledge

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Ladders/working at heights

Respiratory protection programs

After-hours on-site responsiveness

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

CMMS

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.

Operating Engineer – JLL

What this job involves

As an Operating Engineer, you'll be responsible for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of facility mechanical systems and automation to ensure safe, efficient, and effective performance. This role focuses on protecting and improving the value of client assets through reliability-based maintenance practices and continuous enhancement of maintenance procedures to maximize system performance. You'll work across multiple building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, temperature controls, and critical environments. The position requires expertise in troubleshooting mechanical equipment, managing alarm conditions, and implementing maintenance plans that incorporate preventive, corrective, and reliability procedures while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

• Operate and maintain building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and temperature controls
• Respond to and mitigate alarm conditions, troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, drives, and actuators using Building Automation System (BAS) tools and OEM standards
• Perform maintenance and repairs on steam systems, humidifiers, and steam traps
• Respond to O2 and CO2 sensor alarms and complete necessary repairs/replacements
• Conduct building rounds and maintain engineering logs and data sheets
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work planning and documentation
• Develop estimates and present proposals to site leadership
• Escort and monitor outside contractors to ensure quality and safety practices
• Provide immediate response to facility emergencies including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues
• Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance best practices
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation
• Support contractor activities and assist other trade professionals as needed
• Adapt to schedule adjustments to accommodate projects and site demands

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of facility-related work experience
• Customer service experience
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ability to read and understand operator/service manuals, specifications, and drawings
• Knowledge of regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs
• Flexibility to bend/stoop and squat repetitively during shifts
• Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis
• Ability to walk extensively throughout facilities
• Capability to participate in respiratory protection programs including respirator or PAPR use
• Comfortable working at varying heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial and platform lifts
• Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies on-site as needed
• Flexibility in day-to-day activities and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of facility maintenance experience beyond the minimum requirement
• Experience with critical environment systems
• Background in light construction and maintenance
• Previous experience with steam system maintenance and repair
• Familiarity with reliability-based maintenance practices
• Experience managing critical spares inventory
• Safety training program development or management experience
• Trade certifications relevant to building systems maintenance

Location

On-site – Cambridge, MA

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 10a-6p

Compensation

Compensation: $31-45/hr. (based on experience)

Expected compensation for this position: 76,960.00 – 93,600.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Personal benefits that support personal well-being and growth

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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 [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For further information, visit jll.com.

Jones Lang LaSalle (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.