Operating Engineer - Night Shift

JLL; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Operating Engineer - Critical Environments to maintain 100% uptime in a mission-critical data center. The role requires expertise across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or central utility operations with multi-skill capabilities.

The position operates on a 4-day night shift schedule with potential on-call duties. Candidates should have at least 4 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised in a compliant data-center environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in facilities, data center or related environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs, climb ladders up to 30 ft, and navigate rooftops.
• Willingness to work night shifts and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on data center systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical equipment, and controls.
• Monitor and adjust refrigeration, boilers, and ventilation for optimal performance.
• Record readings and make adjustments to prevent downtime.
• Respond to alarms and address issues to maintain continuous operation.
• Manage work orders via CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and handle tickets.
• Follow emergency escalation procedures and maintain safe handling of materials.

Skills

Experience

Verbal and written comms

MS Office proficiency

Heavy lifting

Night shift readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS system

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.

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

Thursday 9p -7a

Friday 9p-7a

Saturday 7p-7a

• 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

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

75,000.00 - 85,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Orangeburg, NY

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.

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

• 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: