Building Engineer

JLL•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring an Operating/Building Engineer to maintain reliable facility operations at an on-site location in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems. The engineer will respond to equipment issues and ensure facilities meet applicable standards while client operations continue seamlessly. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It includes preventive HVAC maintenance, system monitoring and adjustments, contractor coordination, inventory and purchasing responsibilities, and general maintenance. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.

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 causes 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, and cold, and during both 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 is 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 systems performing to applicable standards.
Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and associated equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts.
Record equipment readings and system parameters, make adjustments as needed, and identify potential issues before they escalate.
Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
Manage facility services, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance coordination, and general maintenance tasks.
Periodically check tool and instrument inventory to ensure equipment is available, 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.