Operating Engineer - Healthcare – JLL

JLL; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer for Healthcare facilities in Baldwin Park, CA. The role focuses on maintaining critical infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and infection-control compliant operations to support patient care environments.

The position requires experience with base building systems, emergency backup equipment, and a strong safety posture. This onsite role offers hands-on maintenance in a healthcare setting with daily monitoring and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state equivalent with some trade schooling or college.
• Minimum four years' experience in electrician, HVAC/refrigeration, or emergency backup systems.
• Familiar with OSHA standards and local codes; able to use required tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems, and hot water systems; adjust and record readings.
• Analyze system operation, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance on base building and critical equipment.
• Install and repair plumbing, piping, electrical controls, wiring, and motor controls; run conduit and wire machinery.

Skills

Electrical & HVAC

OSHA standards

Tool use & machinery

Reading & analyzing readings

Communication

Education

High school diploma or state equivalent

Two years trade schooling or two years college

Tools

Electrical test equipment

HVAC/R tools

Pipe fitting tools

Job description

What this job involves:

The Operating Engineer - Healthcare position is essential to maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports life-saving healthcare operations. You will be responsible for the electrical installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and controls, as well as plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance of piping systems throughout healthcare facilities. This role requires continuous monitoring and assessment of building systems to ensure optimal performance, safety, and compliance with healthcare industry standards. Your technical expertise will directly impact patient care environments by ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems operate reliably and efficiently. Working in a healthcare setting, you will play a vital role in maintaining the specialized systems that healthcare providers depend on every day.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee and monitor the operation of refrigeration, heat exchangers, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems, and hot water systems, making adjustments as needed to ensure proper equipment operation and recording readings
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action while performing preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment
• Install and repair plumbing, piping, tubing, electrical controls, switching, and motor controls; wire single and 3-phase motors; run conduit; pull wiring to machinery and operating parts
• Conduct routine and ongoing assessments of building systems operations through tests, rounds, and data analysis to assure proper functioning of departmental equipment
• Install and rebuild pumps, motors, air compressors, and heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors and seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls
• Complete painting, carpentry, and medical equipment repair under specific infection control conditions while maintaining logs, documenting equipment repairs, closing work orders, and tracking time accurately
• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workspace and providing timely communication with the Operations Manager and Lead Engineer

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state equivalent with minimum of two years of related trade schooling or two years of college
• Minimum four years' experience in electrician trade, HVAC/refrigeration trade, or emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, etc.)
• Skilled in use of tools and machinery required by the position with knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes
• Physical capability to climb ladders up to 40 feet, lift 60 lbs repeatedly, and frequently walk up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedures
• Ability to visually inspect machinery and buildings, detect emergency alarms (auditory and/or visual), and perform equipment inspections in difficult-to-access areas
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
• Familiarity with computer equipment and programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cross-functional expertise in multiple trades including electrical, HVAC/refrigeration, plumbing, and emergency backup systems
• Experience working in healthcare facilities with understanding of infection control protocols and critical system requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player with strong interpersonal skills and hard-working attitude
• Experience maintaining tools, ordering supplies, and managing inventory for installation and repairs
• For internal candidates, consistently receiving "meets expectations" job performance reviews
• Proven ability to assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment

Location:

Onsite

Salary:

$25.64 to 28.84