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Operating engineer

JLL
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
💰 $110,976/yr

About the role

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.   

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, monitoring and repairs to all building systems including:  fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water system.
  • Responsibility for facility services, re-active service, preventive maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance.
  • Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
  • Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings. Provide advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform including an incident contact response list.
  • Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality
  • Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
  • Ensure the CWAP (Critical Work Authorization Process) is a well understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
  • Strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, technical bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes and procedures.
  • Ability to develop MOP’s, EOP’, or SOP’s for specific applications at assigned locations.
  • Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
  • Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing and description.
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
  • Perform additional job duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Preferred experience in a data center/critical facility including UPS systems, emergency generators and switch-gear. Financial or Technology company background a +
  • Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills.
  • Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel preferred.
  • Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
  • Must be available for call-in work and Overtime Maintenance on a regular basis.  
  • NYC Licensed Refrigeration Operating Engineer.
  • Local Union 94 membership (or within 30 days of employment).

Education & Certifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trade school in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC.
  • Q-01 or Q-99 Refrigeration Engineer
  • S-95 Supervision of Fire Alarms
  • S-12 City Wide Sprinkler
  • S-13 City Wide Stand Pipe
  • B-29 Supervision of Battery Systems

Estimated compensation for this position:

110,976.00 – 53.35 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –New York, NY

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 may include:

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • Comprehensive Medi

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