Operating Engineer - Night Shift

JLL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer - Critical Environments to maintain 100% uptime of all facility systems in a data center setting. You will work a night shift (4 days) and ensure continuous operation of critical infrastructure through monitoring, maintenance, and rapid response to alarms.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of related experience with electrical, HVAC, or utility systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to read technical manuals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related work experience with critical facility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access; able to generate routine reports.
• Able to interact professionally with tenants and contractors.
• Physically capable to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and access rooftops.
• Willing to work a night shift and on-call rotations during holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform preventive maintenance on data center systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, plumbing, controls, and electrical equipment.
• Monitor refrigeration, boilers, pumps, piping, and valves; adjust for optimal performance.
• Record equipment readings and implement necessary adjustments to prevent downtime.
• Respond to alarms; monitor building management systems and address issues promptly.
• Analyze system operations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage work orders in CMMS; coordinate with vendors; handle tickets.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures and ensure hazardous materials are stored/disposed properly.
• Support on-call rotation and respond to site emergencies as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (work orders)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Access

Job description

Job Title: Operating Engineer - Critical Environments

What this job involves: The Operating Engineer - Critical Environments is responsible for maintaining 100% uptime of all facility systems in a mission-critical data center environment. This role requires technical expertise in at least one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations) along with multi-skilled capabilities across other systems. You'll work a night shift schedule on a 4-day work week, operating and maintaining complex building systems while monitoring, troubleshooting, and responding to alarms to ensure continuous operation of critical infrastructure.

Night shift - 4 Day work week

Wednesday 11p-7a

Thursday 9p-7a

Friday 9p-7a

Saturday 7p-7a

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Operating and performing preventive maintenance on all data center systems including fire/life safety, mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, plumbing, controls), and electrical equipment (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, switchgear, transformers)
• Monitoring and adjusting refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters to ensure optimal performance
• Recording equipment readings and making necessary adjustments to maintain proper operation and prevent downtime
• Monitoring building management systems and responding promptly to alarms and alerts to address issues before they impact operations
• Analyzing system operations to determine root causes of problems or malfunctions and implementing corrective actions
• Managing work orders through CMMS, coordinating with vendors, and handling customer-facing tickets
• Understanding and following emergency escalation procedures to manage incidents that put critical systems at risk
• Maintaining compliance with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while keeping the workplace clean and safe
• Responding to site emergencies and managing on-call rotation responsibilities

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 4+ years of related work experience with systems, emergency generators, and switchgears
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations/codes
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before small groups
• Working knowledge or capability to develop proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and other software packages
• Ability to professionally interact with tenants and contractors
• Capability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 ft, and navigate rooftops
• Ability to work a night shift schedule (Wednesday 11p-7a, Thursday 9p-7a, Friday 9p-7a, Saturday 7p-7a)
• Flexibility to work holidays, on-call rotation, and respond to site emergencies

Preferred:

• CMMS work order system experience
• Hands-on experience working in a data center or critical facility environment