Operating Engineer – JLL

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is hiring an Operating Engineer for our Chicago sites. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex building systems, with a focus on one craft area while staying multi-skilled. This union role supports exceptional facility performance, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will work in a dynamic setting where your technical expertise directly impacts building operations and client satisfaction, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork at JLL-managed properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state equivalent with two years of college or related trade schooling.
• Minimum of four years' experience with high pressure steam systems.
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Current Local 399 membership.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor facility systems in accordance with regulations.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Maintain HVAC systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Respond to client inquiries professionally and timely.
• Monitor outside contractors’ work quality and costs.
• Assist with emergency situations and incident investigations.

Skills

High school diploma or state eqv

Trade schooling

Four years experience

Driver's license

Stationary Engineers License

EPA Universal Certification

Local 399 member

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or state eqv with trade schooling

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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:

The Operating Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility systems at JLL-managed properties. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex building equipment across all systems, with a strong focus on technical expertise in one specialized craft area while maintaining multi-skilled proficiency in others. This position is essential to delivering exceptional facility performance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting JLL's commitment to operational excellence. You will work in a dynamic environment where your technical skills directly impact building performance, energy efficiency, and client satisfaction. This is a union position

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Safely operate facility systems in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements while demonstrating and enforcing safety rules and behaviors
• Perform maintenance and monitor repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, control, and fire life safety systems to maintain building systems at applicable standards
• Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum performance levels through cleaning, inspecting, changing parts, recording readings, and making necessary adjustments
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner while reviewing monthly Client Service Request summaries to identify and correct recurrent operational problems
• Monitor pricing and work quality of outside contractors to ensure cost-effectiveness and service standards
• Assist the site Facility Management team with emergency situations including fire alarms, chemical spills, and hazardous conditions, taking appropriate action as needed
• Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks while participating in incident investigations and complying with policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state equivalent with minimum of two years of college or related trade schooling
• Minimum of four years' experience working with high pressure steam systems
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License
• EPA Universal Certification
• Current member in good standing with Local 399
• Physical capability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 ft, work from heights, and navigate large campus-like settings with frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and stooping

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical expertise in one specialized craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations) with multi-skilled proficiency in others
• Through knowledge of building systems optimization to achieve operating cost reductions, particularly energy efficiency, while satisfying customer requirements
• Practical experience with thermodynamic, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience performing work using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety policies, procedures, and practices

Location:

Onsite, Chicago, IL

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way— for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of