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Data Center Operating Engineer

JLL
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2025
💰 $78,000/yr($60,000/yr$78,000/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.   

Data Center Operating Engineer

What this job involves

The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. Keeping the Data Center at a 100% uptime and maintaining the client’s occupied high-rise facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintenance

  • Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
  • Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
  • Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
  • All other duties and tasks assigned.

 Safety

  • Record readings and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • 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.
  • Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
  • Maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
  • Must complete all required safety trainings as scheduled.
  • Must participate in our Good Catch/ Near Miss program.

Administrative

  • Generate monthly reports for Chief Engineer.
  • Generate methods of procedure for critical equipment.
  • Complete year end annual employee reviews process.
  • Escalating problems or issues to Chief Engineer in a timely manner.
  • Attend work and safety meetings as required.
  • All other duties and tasks assigned.

Physical work requirements and work conditions

  • Ability to lift 80 lbs.
  • Working from heights.
  • Frequently climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead.
  • Working in adverse conditions (i.e., extreme cold, extreme hot).
  • Climbing a ladder with a 300 lb. weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.
  • Climbing a ladder up to 30 feet.
  • Must be available for Call-in work and perform other duties as required.

Desired experience and technical skills

Required:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC.
  • Experience working in Data Centers/Raised Floor Environment
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
  • Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

Preferred.

  • Expertise in one specific craft area: Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, Water- and Air-Cooled Chiller Operations.
  • Familiarity with building automation systems, power management systems and fire/life safety.

                Work Schedule:

 Friday Through Tuesday 11:30 pm to 7:30 am with overtime and other assigned shifts as needed.  We are a 24 /7 / 365 facility with 3 shifts of operation.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

Salary range for this position $60,000 to $78,000 USD per year plus shift differential.

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