Operating Engineer

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The Operating Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the building systems, including (but not limited to) HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. This role ensures that all systems function efficiently and safely while complying with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for building occupants.

CLIENT SERVICES:

• Responds to temperature complaints

• Light and ballast replacement

• Resetting breakers, moving furniture, hanging pictures, bringing in deliveries, removing packing materials, etc.

• Tamper valve inspection, elevator inspection, asbestos inspection, generator (life/safety) load test, cleaning induction units after-hours due to noise, PM kitchen appliances, restroom repairs, ceiling tile replacements, etc.

• Operates mechanical equipment (i.e. chillers, pumps, cooling towers, BMS, fire alarm system, etc.).

• Miscellaneous (i.e. painting, repairs doors and locks, UPS tours, etc.).

• Determining the exact nature and scope of maintenance requests by personally communicating with the requestor.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE and EQUIPMENT MONITORING:

• Completing preventive maintenance tasks within predetermined SLA

• Returning tools to workshop and unused supplies to the store room

• Reporting any impending supply or materials shortages to the Lead Engineer

• Record equipment readings, settings, and status changes and noteworthy operational occurrences in appropriate logbooks or CMMS.  

• Representative duties include:

  • Verifying proper start-up of HVAC equipment

  • Checking operation of the fire pump, hot water heaters, fountains, elevators, etc.,

  • Taking temperature readings on return/supply air and chilled water lines

  • Testing cooling tower water, Taking static pressure readings across filter banks

  • Operation of Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems

GENERAL MAINTENANCE:

• Painting and sweeping of mechanical and equipment rooms

• Maintaining lighting in mechanical rooms, equipment rooms, elevators, and service and public areas

• Maintaining order in tool room and workshop

• Recording electrical and water meter readings.  

• Writing, managing, executing, and/or supervising any client required change requests

HVAC DUTIES:

• Make adjustments to operating HVAC equipment

• Respond to life safety issues

• Maintain pneumatic control systems throughout building including repairs and recalibration

• Perform startup and shut down of equipment as required (if applicable)

• Assist outside contractors in major overhauls and annual inspections of mechanical equipment, responsible for general cleanup of mechanical spaces when time permits

• Troubleshoot and operate direct digital control systems in the building to operate HVAC equipment while ensuring tenant comfort

• Repair HVAC equipment when required and perform preventive maintenance duties on equipment

• Flexibility in assuming responsibilities, which fall outside the above referenced items.

Ensuring Exceptional Service

Safety

• Adhere to JLL safety standards.

• Be able to write and follow Job Hazard Assessments

• 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

• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors

• Work safely and follow all established plant safety policies and procedures

• Communicate appropriately with all site management employees

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trade school education in elect