Operating Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Operating Engineer to perform hands-on operations and maintenance in a class-A office environment. You will install, repair, and maintain critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment to ensure peak performance and reliability.

The role requires strong operational discipline, reading drawings, and hands-on experience with HVAC, UPS, fire suppression, and life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment including HVAC systems, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing.
• Operating and maintaining electrical systems including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear.
• Monitoring and maintaining fire detection and suppression systems, life safety equipment, and lighting systems.
• Overseeing building management systems and digital systems including fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV.
• Monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters.
• Managing pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building management

Reading schematics

Critical environments

Education

Facilities operations certifications

Electrical/mechanical certifications

Tools

UPS

DC battery systems

PDU

Switchgear

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.

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pay: $40/hour

What this job involves

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.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

• Maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment including HVAC systems, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing
• Operating and maintaining electrical systems including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear
• Monitoring and maintaining fire detection and suppression systems, life safety equipment, and lighting systems
• Overseeing building management systems and digital systems including fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV
• Monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters
• Managing pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment
• Recording equipment readings and making necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation
• Operating and maintaining non‑critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchangers, and hot water systems
• Conducting routine rounds and ongoing assessments of building systems operations and performance

Desired experience and technical skills

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

• 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

• Relevant certifications or licenses in mechanical, electrical, or facilities operations

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

Location

On-site – Wilmington, DE

Personalized 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

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

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (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. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.