Operating Engineer

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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 an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the operational excellence of critical facility systems across our client properties. This hands-on position requires demonstrated technical expertise in one primary craft area—whether Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations—while developing multi-skilled capabilities across other trades to successfully execute daily and weekly assignments. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and your technical proficiency will be essential to delivering the reliable, high-performance environments our clients expect. You'll take ownership of comprehensive facility services including preventative maintenance programs, inventory control, contractor coordination, and hands-on repairs across mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and this role offers the autonomy to troubleshoot complex equipment issues, make critical operational adjustments, and ensure all systems operate at optimum performance levels. Your dedication to maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient facilities will directly impact the comfort and safety of building occupants while advancing your technical career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire/life safety, and control systems to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards

• Maintain responsibility for facility services including preventative maintenance execution, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance oversight, and general maintenance tasks

• Clean, inspect, calibrate, and change parts on HVAC systems and associated equipment to maintain optimum performance levels and system reliability

• Record system readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment while documenting findings in maintenance management systems

• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to facility standards

• Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace environment

• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory to ensure proper maintenance and availability of equipment needed for daily operations

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 2-4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems

• Ability to analyze the operation of various commercial or industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine the cause of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action

• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel for documentation and reporting

• Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time

• Willingness to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and both daylight and night-time hours as facility operations require

Preferred qualifications:

• EPA 608 Type II Certification for refrigerant handling

• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC systems

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order tracking and preventative maintenance scheduling

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting

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

Location:

On-site –Memphis, TN

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  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. Some of these benefits include:

• 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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