Operating Engineer – JLL

What this job involves:

Join JLL as an Operating Engineer and play a vital role in maintaining state-of-the-art facility operations within a Data Center environment. In this position, you'll apply your technical expertise across multiple building trades to ensure seamless facility performance and tenant satisfaction. You'll perform a diverse range of repairs and maintenance activities including plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical systems, and HVAC preventive maintenance in commercial and office settings. Your hands-on work with critical systems such as rooftop units, backup generators, UPS systems, and building automation will directly support mission-critical operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to JLL's reputation for operational excellence and outstanding client service. Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of facility management.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings
• Perform maintenance and repairs to Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to maintain applicable standards
• Monitor and maintain responsibility for tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency
• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment
• Complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently
• Formulate and implement the preventative maintenance program for the building
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Evaluate building systems to monitor and improve performance for efficient operation
• Comply with all policies and procedures established for the building
• Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical and safety training programs
• Perform all work using proper safety equipment and in a safe manner
• Participate in rotating on-call assignments with Facilities Services.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in electrical and HVAC trade, including rooftop units and backup systems (generator and UPS)
• Experience with Data Center settings, operations, and protocol
• Experience performing repairs and maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting and wall repair, machine servicing, electrical repairs, and HVAC preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation, water treatment, and fire life safety systems
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive team attitude
• Familiarity with computers and office automation applications, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk long distances, bend, and lift objects up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work long hours occasionally and some weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Universal CFC certification
• Additional certifications in electrical, HVAC, or related building systems
• Experience working in large commercial or Data Center facilities
• Advanced knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and building automation systems.

Location: Whitsett, NC

Work Shift: Monday - Friday; 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Salary/Comp: $41,100 to $50,400