Building Engineer

JLL•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating/Building Engineer, you will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment and building systems, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems. You will help ensure facilities meet applicable standards and continue operating reliably, including in mission-critical environments. The role is on-site in San Antonio, Texas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position also involves preventative HVAC maintenance; monitoring equipment readings and system parameters; coordinating contracted maintenance; overseeing maintenance work quality and pricing; managing facility services, purchasing, and inventory; and performing general repairs such as lighting and plumbing fixture work. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa 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 computerized maintenance management systems (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 daylight and nighttime hours.
Authorization 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 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 support proper operation, and identify potential issues.
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 and properly maintained.
Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems, including replacing ballasts.
Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals, and hand wash stations, and operate drain-cleaning equipment to resolve blockages.