Operating Engineer - Critical Environment

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer to manage and maintain critical facilities in a datacenter environment. This on-site Colorado Springs role covers HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems with an emphasis on precision and reliability.

You will monitor, repair, and optimize equipment including UPS, generators, chillers, and boilers, while coordinating with contractors and ensuring safety compliance. Compensation ranges from 70,000 to 80,000 USD per year.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility environment.
• Ability to operate and maintain UPS systems, generators, and switchgear.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational ability.
• Ability to read technical documents and solve multi-variable problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operation of building systems, diagnose root causes, and take corrective action.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing, piping, and motors; run conduit and wiring.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and AHUs.
• Monitor, repair, and maintain refrigeration, boilers, heating, and hot water equipment; record readings.
• Maintain safe storage of hazardous materials and a clean, safe workplace.
• Oversee contractor activities and maintain engineering logs and data sheets.
• Complete Critical Environment Operations & HSSE training and follow engineering guidelines.

Skills

Data center experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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.

What this job involves:

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and this role sits right at the heart of that mission. As an Operating Engineer specializing in critical environments, you will provide maintenance, monitoring, and repair services within mission-critical facilities, ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of all building systems. Working under the direction of your supervisor, you will maintain fire and life safety systems, mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical systems (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems, and hot water systems. You will monitor and adjust refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters, recording readings and making adjustments as needed to keep everything running smoothly. This is a role for someone who takes pride in precision, reliability, and keeping critical systems operating at their best.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Analyze the operation of various building systems, diagnose the root cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action promptly and effectively
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing, piping, and tubing; wire single and three-phase motors; run conduit and pull wiring to machinery, motors, and operating parts; install and rebuild pumps, motors, air compressors, and heat exchangers
• Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air conditioning units
• Monitor, repair, and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning, boilers, heating, and hot water equipment, recording readings and reporting any issues as they arise
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Oversee the activities of contractors working within the building, whether representing the building itself or tenants operating within it
• Maintain accurate records of building rounds, readings, engineering logs, and engineering data sheets
• Complete Critical Environment Operations & HSSE training, and ensure contractors are informed and knowledgeable regarding the building's critical functions and emergency escalation procedures
• Ensure strict adherence to MOP/SOP/EOP work processes, Critical Awareness protocols, technical bulletins, and established engineering guidelines

Required qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility environment, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear equipment
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, along with experience completing work through a CMMS system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret technical documents, and to solve problems involving multiple variables or options
• Proven track record of delivering excellent internal and external customer service

Preferred qualifications:

• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent certification
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)

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

Expected compensation for this position:

70,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Colorado Springs, CO

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• P