Building Engineer

JLL•St. Louis, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating/Building Engineer, you will help keep facilities running at peak performance by operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment across building systems. You will manage complex systems, respond to emerging issues, and help ensure facilities meet applicable standards while client operations continue seamlessly. This is an on-site position in St. Louis, Missouri, with a Sunday–Thursday shift from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
Ability to analyze industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine 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 required to access equipment components for extended periods.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and 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 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, furniture, 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 to ensure standards are met and costs remain competitive.
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, 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 augers to resolve blockages.
Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.