Critical Facility Union Operating Engineer

JLL•Vernon Hills, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Critical Facility Union Operating Engineer responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, machinery, and related controls and components at a client's facility. This role involves controlling the daily operation of all mechanical equipment, performing maintenance and repairs on various building systems, and ensuring tenant satisfaction. The engineer will also be involved in preventative maintenance, inventory control, and managing contracted maintenance. A key aspect of the role is monitoring and improving the efficiency of building systems, complying with all policies, and occasionally acting as an on-call engineer. The position requires active participation in emergency response and safety training programs, always using proper safety equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation, water treatment and fire life safety systems
Familiarity with computers and operations and office automation applications, including Microsoft Office
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk long distances to cover property portfolio.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Must be able to lift 50lbs., climb ladders and work on roof tops.
High school diploma or GED
4 years experience in electrical, HVAC trade, including rooftop units
4 years experience in backup systems (generator and UPS)
Universal CFC certification
Stationary Engineer’s License
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Good interpersonal and a positive team attitude

Responsibilities

Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings.
Perform maintenance and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility.
Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
Formulate and implement the preventative maintenance program for the building.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
Evaluate building systems to monitor and improve performance to operate efficiently.
Comply with all policies and procedures established for the building.
Periodically act as the on-call engineer for the portfolio of office buildings.
Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical and safety training programs.
Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner.