JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Location: Northern Illinois - Various client sites
Shift: 2nd Shift
Salary: $42.00 - $46.47/hr
Local 399
The Operating Engineer is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, machinery, and related controls and components at our client's facilities. The client sites are located in Northern Illinois. Operating Engineers are primarily responsible for their assigned locations; however, they may be required to support other sites in the event of an emergency or to provide backup coverage.
Responsibilities:
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.
Responsible for tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
Monitor the operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Perform and complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
Formulate and implement the preventative maintenance program for the building in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
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 and operating efficiencies.
Comply with all policies and procedures established for the building.
Ability to work long hours occasionally and some weekends.
Periodically act as the on-call engineer for the portfolio of buildings.
Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical, and safety training programs.
Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner. Report safety issues to supervisor.
Complete all required training and safety programs.
Track and report time worked in accordance with account policies and procedures.
Comply with all purchasing and receiving policies and procedures.
Report property issues that are not within direct responsibility to supervisor or call center team.
Undertake special projects and other functions as required by the manager or client.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Relevant technical certifications or licenses.
Prior experience in operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
Strong understanding of building systems and equipment.
Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible and able to respond to emergencies or changing priorities.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.