Operating Engineer

JLL•Kansas City, MO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will help maintain a 560,000-square-foot Class A office building in Lee's Summit, Missouri, ensuring building systems operate effectively. This hands-on role is part of a two-person engineering team and involves operating, inspecting, and maintaining mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems. The position includes preventive maintenance, tenant service requests, and a range of facility maintenance tasks. It calls for a proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service to building occupants. JLL provides ongoing technical, safety, and operational training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the role is onsite. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of related work experience in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with building occupants and team members.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall.
Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift, and/or drive as required by daily maintenance tasks.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC EPA certification, or commitment to obtaining certification within the first year with JLL's support.
Trade school education, union training, military service, or college coursework in a related technical field.
Experience working in Class A commercial office buildings or similar high-quality facilities.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order tracking and documentation.
Additional technical certifications in specialized areas such as electrical systems, HVAC, or building automation controls.

Responsibilities

Complete maintenance tasks including painting, pressure washing, lighting maintenance (bulbs and ballasts), plumbing repairs, HVAC system maintenance, water treatment, locksmith work, and general maintenance as allowed by licensing requirements.
Update the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily and promptly respond to tenant service requests.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance and inspection tasks to maintain reliable and efficient building systems.
Troubleshoot building systems, including electrical, DDC, and pneumatic controls, to diagnose and resolve issues.
Support on-call or emergency response situations outside regular business hours.
Follow safety procedures and participate in technical, safety, and operational process training.
Complete other assigned projects and tasks in support of facility operations and client objectives.