Building Engineer

JLL • Washington, DC

3d • $79,040 - $89,440 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating/Building Engineer, you will help keep facilities operating at peak performance during overnight hours. The role involves operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems. You will manage building systems, respond to emerging issues, and help ensure facilities meet applicable standards while client operations continue seamlessly.

The position is on-site and is listed for Alexandria, Arlington, and Manassas, Virginia, and Washington, DC; the work site is identified as Manassas, Virginia. The role requires physical access to equipment in varied positions and work in changing environmental conditions, including heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and daylight or nighttime hours.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
• Ability to analyze industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as Corrigo.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Physical ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lie down as needed to access equipment components for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and daylight and nighttime hours.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• EPA 608 Type II Certification or higher for refrigerant handling.
• Additional EPA certifications; Universal certification preferred.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Trade certifications or technical school training in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing disciplines.
• Experience working in mission-critical facilities or environments requiring 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to keep facility and building systems performing to applicable standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and associated equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts.
• Record equipment readings and system parameters, make adjustments to ensure proper operation, and identify potential issues before they escalate.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Manage facility services, purchasing, inventory control, contracted maintenance coordination, and general maintenance tasks.
• Periodically check tool and instrument inventory to ensure equipment is available, properly maintained, and ready for use.
• Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems, including replacing ballasts throughout the facility.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals, and hand wash stations, and operate drain-cleaning equipment to resolve blockages.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED