Operating Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call coverage

Onsite parking

Potential conversion to FTE

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Operating Engineer 3 to support building operations across multiple systems. The role emphasizes strong communication, technical troubleshooting, and a safety-first mindset to ensure reliable facilities management.

The position requires 2–4 years of experience in commercial building systems, EPA 608 certification, and proficiency with Corrigo, Word, and Excel. On-site duties include maintenance, instrumentation checks, and coordination with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Ability to analyze mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and take corrective action.
• Computer literacy for record-keeping and work orders (Corrigo, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Safety-focused

Cross-disciplinary analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

EPA 608 Universal Certification

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.

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?

• 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
• 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
• 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.