Specialist, Engineering Services

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is recruiting a Union Operating Engineer to manage and maintain the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at our Vernon Hills facility. The role covers the operation, preventative maintenance, and tenant services across building systems to ensure safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include monitoring HVAC and life-safety equipment, coordinating with contractors, and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years experience in electrical/HVAC trade including rooftop units.
• Universal CFC certification and Stationary Engineer's License required.

Responsibilities

• Control daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the facility.
• Perform maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems to standards.
• Monitor building systems to improve performance and efficiency.
• Manage tenant services, maintenance, purchasing and inventory control.
• Participate in emergency response and safety training programs.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC systems

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Universal CFC certification

Stationary Engineer's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Job ID # Union Operating Engineer (System Generated)

FLSA Status

Job Type: Non-Exempt Regular

Job Hours: Regular

Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois

Department: Reports To: Engineering Lead, Assistant or Chief Engineer

Desired Fill Date: 10/10/23

Immediate Reason for Posting: Replacement Position

Summary

We are currently seeking a Union Operating Engineer who will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, machinery and related controls and components at our client's facility.

Essential Functions

• Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings
• Perform maintenance and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep these systems up to applicable standards
• Monitor
• Maintains responsibility for tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency
• Monitoring operation and maintaining refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, other mechanical and electrical equipment
• Performs and/or completes all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
• Formulates and implements the preventative maintenance program for the building.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Monitors the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Be able to evaluate building systems to monitor and to improve performance to operate efficiently.
• Complies with all policies and procedures established for the building.
• Ability to work long hours occasionally and some weekends.
• Periodically acts as the on-call engineer for the portfolio of office buildings.
• Actively participates in emergency response procedures, technical and safety training programs.
• Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation, water treatment and fire life safety systems

Good interpersonal and a positive team attitude

Familiarity with computers and operations and office automation applications, including Microsoft Office

Strong customer service orientation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk long distances to cover property portfolio. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Working Environment: The number of individuals in the work group varies from one to twenty Will require daily interaction with teams in person, on the phone, and via email in order to perform the job Wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures. Must be able to lift 50lbs., climb ladders and work on roof tops.

Minimum Required Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience and Certifications

• 4 years experience in electrical, HVAC trade, including rooftop units
• 4 years experience in backup systems (generator and UPS)
• Universal CFC certification
• Stationary Engineer's License

Work Location

On-site – Vernon Hills, IL

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity and Disabilities

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Visa and Sponsorship

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