Sr. Operating Engineer

JLL; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Operating Engineer in Nashville, TN. This role involves maintaining commercial buildings, requiring expertise in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems. Responsibilities include executing maintenance tasks, monitoring systems, and ensuring optimal facility performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant technical experience. The position offers a salary between $65,000 and $75,000 with benefits including a 401(k) plan and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of applicable technical experience in building engineering.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License required.
• Universal CFC Certification or equivalent required.
• Hands-on technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office products.
• Physical capability to lift 50+ pounds and work on ladders.
• Availability for on-call rotation and emergency service response.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems.
• Monitor Building Automation Systems and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations.
• Conduct electrical maintenance tasks.
• Complete facility inspections and enter work orders.
• Provide customer service to tenants and clients.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Customer Service

Maintenance Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

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.

What this job involves

As a Senior Operating Engineer with JLL, you will be a vital technical contributor to the seamless operation of assigned commercial buildings. This hands‑on role requires you to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area—whether electrical, HVAC, or plumbing—while being multi‑skilled across other building systems. You will independently and collaboratively repair, maintain, restore, and replace various building operational components to ensure optimal facility performance.

What your day to day will look like

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and installed systems using CMMS work order management to ensure timely completion of all assignments.
• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS), respond to alarms, troubleshoot system malfunctions, and escalate critical issues to maintain uninterrupted building operations.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment including refrigeration compressors, chillers, air handlers, water cooling towers, pumps, motors, and automation/controls systems in accordance with industry standards and codes.
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations including restroom fixtures, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, and sump pumps to ensure reliable water and waste systems.
• Conduct electrical maintenance tasks such as lamp and ballast replacement, fixture repair, basic wiring troubleshooting, and installation to support safe and functional lighting and power systems.
• Complete facility rounds and due diligence inspections, proactively identifying conditions that impact client occupancy and operations, entering work orders, and performing special tasks—including painting, pressure washing, tenant service requests, and general repairs.
• Provide best‑in‑class customer service to tenants and clients through professional communication, timely follow‑through, and collaboration with vendors for routine preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and after‑hours building support as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4‑6 years of applicable technical experience in building engineering with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, and overall system design and application.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License (must be maintained throughout employment).
• Universal CFC Certification (or equivalent refrigerant handling certification) and additional certifications as an electrical and/or plumbing technician.
• Hands‑on technical expertise in one craft area (HVAC, electrical, or plumbing) with demonstrated ability to analyze system operations, diagnose malfunctions, and execute corrective actions independently.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and effective use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel), smartphone applications, and internet‑based facility management software.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and push equipment weighing 50+ pounds; work on ladders up to 30 feet; and perform tasks requiring standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, reaching, and working in mechanical/equipment rooms and outdoor environments.
• Availability for on‑call rotation and ability to arrive on‑site for emergency service response within 45 minutes; willingness to support after‑hours building activities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial property management or corporate facility environments with exposure to tenant service and customer‑facing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or similar platforms for monitoring and troubleshooting HVAC and building systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, OSHA standards, and facility safety protocols including confined space entry, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and fall protection procedures.
• Experience performing carpentry and general building maintenance tasks including ceiling tile replacement, carpet and floor tile installation, drywall repair, and painting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver timely updates to facility management teams and clients.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle tools and equipment, and communicate effectively.
• Frequently required to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit and lift/move up to 100 pounds; climb ladders up to 30 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms, and in extreme weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, wet/humid conditions, high/precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock risk (high voltage), and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pay

$65,000 to $75,000

Location

On‑site – Nashville, TN

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 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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