Operating Engineer (Union/Swing shift)

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay advance

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in El Monte, CA is seeking an Operating Engineer to maintain building systems and tenant comfort. You will work under the Lead Engineer, handling maintenance tasks and responding to service requests across critical and commercial facilities.

The role emphasizes preventive HVAC work, equipment monitoring, and collaboration with outside contractors. A Local 501 membership or eligibility, along with trade schooling in electrical/HVAC, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Trade school in electrical, refrigeration, or HVAC desirable.
• Experience in commercial/industrial facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenant service requests and perform maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment and building systems.
• Monitor equipment readings and log data for HVAC start-up, tests and settings.
• Troubleshoot direct digital control systems and pneumatic controls.
• Conduct general maintenance in mechanical rooms and public areas.
• Assist outside contractors during major overhauls and inspections.
• Ensure life safety compliance including elevator, asbestos, and generator tests.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade schooling in electrical/HVAC

Tools

Direct digital controls

Building automation systems

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.

Operating Engineer – JLL

What this job involves:

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of building systems and maintaining exceptional tenant comfort and safety. Working under the direction of the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for completing essential maintenance tasks, responding to tenant service requests, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining HVAC systems across critical and commercial facilities. This position is central to JLL's commitment to delivering world‑class property management services and creating environments where our clients and their tenants thrive.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Respond promptly to tenant service requests including temperature complaints, lighting repairs, breaker resets, furniture moving, and general maintenance needs while ensuring minimal disruption and immediate cleanup of work areas
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, and building infrastructure, completing task sheets and reporting any equipment problems or supply shortages to the Lead Engineer
• Monitor and record equipment readings, settings, and operational changes in logbooks, including HVAC start‑up verification, fire pump checks, temperature readings, and static pressure measurements across filter banks
• Troubleshoot and operate direct digital control systems to manage HVAC equipment, make adjustments to operating systems, and maintain pneumatic control systems through repairs and recalibration
• Conduct general maintenance activities including painting mechanical rooms, maintaining lighting in equipment rooms and public areas, snow removal, meter readings, and ensuring orderly tool rooms and workshops
• Assist outside contractors during major equipment overhauls and annual inspections while maintaining flexibility to assume additional responsibilities as building operations require
• Ensure compliance with life safety protocols including tamper valve inspections, elevator inspections, asbestos inspections, and generator load testing

Required Qualifications:

• Current membership in Local 501 or ability to obtain membership within 30 days of hire
• High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years of trade schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and/or HVAC systems
• 5+ years of experience in critical, commercial, or industrial facility operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems in commercial and critical facilities
• Fundamental skills in critical systems including emergency/stand‑by generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution units, and battery systems
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and software including MS Office and email systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with building automation and energy management systems
• Familiarity with cooling tower water treatment and testing procedures
• Background in tenant relations and customer service in commercial real estate environments
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and building code compliance
• Experience working in high‑rise or Class A office buildings

Location: Onsite - El Monte, CA

Work Shift: Swing Shift

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

Expected compensation for this position: 96,200.00 – 96,201.00 USD per year

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.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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California Residents only

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique.

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