Operating Engineer

JLL•Charleston, WV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Engineer, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across multiple building systems, including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety. You are expected to bring deep technical expertise in at least one craft area — whether Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations — while also being multi-skilled enough to take on a variety of daily and weekly work assignments. This is a hands-on, field-based role where your commitment to safety, precision, and continuous improvement directly impacts the experience of everyone in the facilities you support. We embrace more innovative ways of working, and in this position, you'll have the tools, the team, and the opportunity to grow your craft within a global organization that prioritizes your development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2–4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
Ability to analyze the operation of commercial or industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, identify root causes of malfunctions, and take corrective action
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Physical ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lay for extended periods to access equipment components; ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, and outdoor exposure

Nice To Haves

EPA 608 Universal / CFC Universal Certification
Two or more years of trade school education in electrical systems, refrigeration, or HVAC
Accredited trade school degree or union training and certification in an industry-related trade
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Corrigo
Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools including ladders, lifts, volt meters, manual drain augers, and related equipment
Experience evaluating vendors and verifying accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to keep facilities up to applicable standards
Maintain HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels through cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts as needed
Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation at all times
Review client service request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational issues, coordinating closely with vendors and internal teams — reflecting our culture of collaboration
Monitor quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors and evaluate vendors regularly for performance and competitiveness
Comply with all departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, maintaining a clean and safe workplace at all times
Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory and maintain responsibility for purchasing, inventory control, and preventative maintenance programs