Lead Operating Engineer

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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.   

What this job involves –  
 

Supervises and directs maintenance personnel in installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical systems machinery and equipment.  Responsible for supervising the operating team onsite.  Assumes the Chief Engineer responsibilities when the Chief is not onsite. 

What is your day to day?   

Management 

• Supervises and directs maintenance of staff on shift and monitors performance of their assigned responsibilities. 

• Performs and/or directs the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficient with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience. 

• Ensures the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.  Specific duties include, but not limited to: preparing and submitting purchase order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies. 

Safety 

• Checks malfunctioning equipment and ascertains corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition. 

• Supervises and implements the preventative maintenance program.  Specific duties include but are not limited to: scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff member, order parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installations of new equipment and facilities, and maintains inventory. 

• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.  Maintains a clean and safe workplace. 

Training 

• Provides training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff.  Specific duties include, but not limited to: demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance. 

Operations, Maintenance & Repair (OM&R) 

• Possess hands-on skills and knowledge to complete required repairs and maintenance on commercial buildings and building systems (including, but not limited to: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Vertical Transportation, Life Safety, Roofs, Structure, Parking Lots and Roads) using industry standard tools and in accordance with all codes, laws, and regulations. 

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair service work on HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and various other building systems to maintain the properties in peak operational conditions. 

Customer Service 

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