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Critical Environments Operating Engineer

JLL
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2025
💰 $82,000/yr($56,000/yr$82,000/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.   

Develop your engineering career at JLL!  You will work as part of an engineering team of 10+ at multi data center property managed 24/7 by JLL. We are currently looking to hire a critical engineer that can work the shift listed below.

Work schedule: Sunday - Tuesdays + every other Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Reporting To: Critical Environments Chief Engineer

Estimated compensation for this position is: $28.75 - $41.73 an hour paid bi-weekly
The compensation range listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

What this job involves:

The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems. Delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure  (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.).

What your day-to-day will look like: 

  • Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems.
  • Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.  Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.  
  • Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required. 
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace. 
  • Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk. 
  • Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets. 
  • Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
  • Work shifts to support 24×7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts
  • On call emergency support as required

This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including: 

  • Walking large, campus-like settings. 
  • Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. 
  • Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment. 
  • Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights. 
  • Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit. 
  • Must be able to work different schedules. 
  • Must be able to work Holidays & we

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