Operating Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Onsite parking

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Operating Engineer 3 to join its facilities team. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and repairing building systems to keep operations running reliably.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience with commercial building systems, EPA 608 Universal Certification, and proficiency with Corrigo, Word, and Excel. This is a day shift with potential for conversion to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across mechanical, plumbing, structural, and control systems.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations) while remaining multi-skilled.
• Record readings, adjust settings, and ensure equipment runs efficiently.
• Use Corrigo for work orders and document maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC and related equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors and monitor maintenance quality and pricing.
• Maintain accurate records using Corrigo, Word, and Excel.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Piping/Plumbing

Central Utility Plant Operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Corrigo

Word

Excel

Job description

Our client, a commercial facilities organization is seeking an Operating Engineer 3 to join their team. As an Operating Engineer 3, you will be part of the Facilities team supporting building operations across multiple systems. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, technical troubleshooting ability, and a safety-first mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Operating Engineer 3

Location: Knoxville , TN

Pay Range: $32 to $35 per hour

What's the Job?

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems to keep building operations running reliably

• Demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations) while staying multi-skilled across other systems

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts to support HVAC and related equipment performance

• Record readings, make necessary adjustments, and ensure equipment operates properly and efficiently

• Use Corrigo for work orders and maintain accurate documentation while coordinating with contractors and monitoring maintenance quality and pricing

What's Needed?

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• 2–4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems, with industrial/commercial experience preferred

• EPA 608 Universal Certification

• Ability to analyze commercial/industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC system operation, identify causes of malfunctions, and take corrective action

• Computer literacy for record-keeping and work order systems (including Corrigo), plus working knowledge of Word and Excel

What's in it for me?

• Day shift schedule: 7am-4pm EST

• On-call coverage as needed to support building operations

• Onsite parking available

• Opportunity to plan for conversion to an FTE

• Work focused on keeping facility systems operating to applicable standards

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.