Operating Engineer

JLL; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operating Engineer at JLL will participate in hands-on maintenance of building systems across assigned properties, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with standards. You will perform minor repairs, monitor preventive maintenance, and support the operation of HVAC and control systems to maximize reliability.

Responsibilities include reviewing service requests, calibrating equipment, and ensuring safe storage and handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of building maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with CMMS software.
• Able to read and interpret safety manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and monitor repairs on mechanical, plumbing, life safety and control systems.
• Maintain facility services, preventive maintenance, and general maintenance.
• Inspect HVAC equipment and calibrate components for optimal performance.
• Review monthly service requests to address recurring issues.
• Monitor external contractors’ work for quality and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Summary

The Operating Engineer will assist in the hands-on maintenance of building systems for the safe, efficient, and proper operations of all assigned properties. The engineer will perform minor repairs and help in the operation, monitoring, and performance of preventive maintenance on the building systems as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, and 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, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
• Maintains the condition of the property equipment which includes cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
• Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Evaluates vendors and suppliers regularly about quality and competitive pricing..
• Records readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Monitors the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in the building maintenance industry.
• CMMS

Preferred

• Accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry-related trade. Union training and certification are also acceptable.
• Possess a Universal CFC certification.
• Knowledge in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, volt meter, manual drain auger, plumber's helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Must be comfortable with working in less-than-ideal working condition