Operating Engineer

JLL; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

JLL in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Operating Engineer responsible for hands-on operations and maintenance in a class-A office space. The role involves monitoring building systems, performing routine assessments, and ensuring the functionality of critical equipment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, demonstrating technical proficiency and accountability in their work. This role offers benefits including comprehensive medical care, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operating Engineer in class-A office or commercial facilities.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and air conditioning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive hands-on operations and maintenance work.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.
• Monitor building systems operations and analyze data for proper functioning.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical systems

Technical expertise in electrical systems

Technical expertise in plumbing systems

Experience with HVAC systems

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Pay: $40/hour

Job Overview

The Operating Engineer conducts extensive hands‑on operations and maintenance work in a class‑A office space. This position is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non‑critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. The role requires monitoring building systems operations, performing routine assessments, conducting tests and rounds, and analyzing data to ensure proper equipment functioning. This position demands strong formal conduct of operations skills, technical expertise, personal accountability, and flawless execution commensurate with a high‑risk critical environment and expectations for exceptional customer satisfaction.

Daily Tasks

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment including HVAC systems, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing.
• Operate and maintain electrical systems including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear.
• Monitor and maintain fire detection and suppression systems, life safety equipment, and lighting systems.
• Oversee building management systems and digital systems including fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV.
• Monitor, adjust, and maintain air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters.
• Manage pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Operate and maintain non‑critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchangers, and hot water systems.
• Conduct routine rounds and ongoing assessments of building systems operations and performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Operating Engineer in class‑A office or commercial facilities.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Hands‑on experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and air conditioning equipment.
• Knowledge of critical systems including UPS, generators, fire suppression, and life safety equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and building management systems.
• Strong formal conduct of operations skills and personal accountability.

Preferred

• Experience with building management systems and digital control systems.
• Familiarity with cabling systems including data, voice, and broadband.
• Experience in high‑risk critical environments such as data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Relevant certifications or licenses in mechanical, electrical, or facilities operations.

Location

On‑site – Wilmington, DE

Benefits

• 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.

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.