Sr. Operating Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through 1

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Operating Engineer to operate, maintain and repair facility systems at our Mebane, NC site. The role emphasizes electrical, HVAC and plumbing knowledge with a focus on reliable operation and safety.

The candidate should have a 2+ year track record, SMA license or equivalent, and Universal Technician certification within 90 days. On-call duties and close collaboration with building teams are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Operating Engineers license SMA or equivalent.
• Universal Technician for CFCs within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to analyze systems and fix malfunctions.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment.
• Be multi-skilled across Electrical, HVAC, Piping and Central Plant Ops.
• Record readings and adjust equipment for proper operation.
• Ensure work causes minimal disruption and clean-up afterwards.
• Lead event setup/teardown including electrical and A/V as needed.

Skills

Two+ years experience

SMA license

Strong communication

On‑call availability

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/trade program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operating Engineer

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.

Essential Functions

• The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems.
• Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment at a client’s site.
• Ensure that work performed in client space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate clean‑up.
• Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies and develop sources for stock materials related to maintaining the facility.
• Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing.
• Prepare and submit purchase order requests.
• Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description.
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Lead and/or assist with event setup/teardown activities including electrical, audio visual, coordinating with security or other tasks as needed.
• Any and all other duties assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Completion of a vocational/trade program preferred.
• 2+ years of similar working experience.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment).
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• The individual in this role must be available for Call‑in work.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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

Location: On-site – Mebane, NC

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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