Operating Engineer-1

JLLNew York, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Engineer has a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. In order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments, the Operating Engineer is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (e.g., Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others. This is a union position.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or state equivalent
  • Minimum of two years of college or related trade schooling
  • Minimum of four years’ experience in electrician trade or related field – or, minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field
  • Required current FDNY Cat Q99 COQ Refrigeration license.
  • Ability to perform all work using the proper personnel protective equipment (PPE).
  • In strict accordance, ability to perform all applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Have thorough knowledge of building systems to achieve operating costs – especially energy! – and satisfy customer requirements.
  • Demonstrate aptitude for and/or have practical experience with thermodynamic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer controlled equipment.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • GMP experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrate and enforce safety rules and behaviors.
  • Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
  • Participate in incident investigations.
  • Perform maintenance and monitoring repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, control, and fire, life and safety systems to keep building systems up to applicable standards.
  • Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum levels (e.g., cleaning, inspecting, changing parts).
  • Where necessary, record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Monitor pricing and work quality of outside contractors.
  • Review monthly Client Service Request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
  • Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assist site Facility Management team with emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate actions.
  • Must pass TSA background and drug screening.
  • Able to climb, work at heights, and lift at least 50 lbs.

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
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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