Operating Engineer - Critical Environments

JLL • Syracuse, NY

119d • $59,800 - $86,800 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Engineer in a critical facilities environment, you will provide essential maintenance, monitoring, and repair services to ensure uninterrupted operation and optimal performance of highly sensitive building systems. Reporting to a supervisor, you will support continuous operations and preventive maintenance for all major building systems—fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear), emergency backup systems, and hot water systems—while strictly adhering to critical facility protocols and JLL standards.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in data center or other critical environment facility, including direct work with UPS systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear equipment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
• Universal Technician certification for CFC's.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and CMMS systems.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret technical documents and solve multi-option problems.
• Proven commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Additional technical or facility certifications relevant to critical environments.
• Experience leading or training staff in the operation of critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of MOP/SOP/EOP and change management protocols in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on critical facility systems, including HVAC, electrical (lighting, UPS, generators, switchgear), plumbing, controls, fire/life safety, emergency backup, and hot water systems.
• Adjust and maintain central plant equipment: refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning, boilers, ventilators, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
• Record rounds, readings, logbooks, and engineering data sheets; make operational adjustments to ensure proper equipment performance.
• Analyze equipment/system operation, identify causes of malfunctions, and take corrective actions as required.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three-phase motors; run conduit; pull wiring to machinery and operating components; install/rebuild pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, bearings, seals, piping, valves, filters, and controls.
• Repair, maintain, and operate critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air conditioning units.
• Comply with policies and procedures for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, maintaining a clean and safe facility.
• Oversee contractor activity within the building, ensuring compliance and understanding of critical functions and incident response protocols.
• Complete Critical Environment Operations & HSSE training, notify contractors, and ensure all personnel are aware of emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to Critical Facility Work Authorization (CWA), and enforce strict compliance with MOP/SOP/EOP work processes.
• Maintain and enforce Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, and established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Perform additional job duties and support major repairs/maintenance as requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED