Operating Engineer

JLL•Austin, TX

5d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Develop your engineering career at JLL! The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. You will work with the JLL team that manages and maintains a client campus with 3 Class A office buildings in South-East Austin, TX 78741. Location: South-East Austin, TX 78741 Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a rotating on-call schedule for after-hour emergencies Reporting to: Chief Engineer Additional Perks: overtime pay, on-call pay, company provided uniforms, cell phone, laptop, and reimbursement for new shoes Estimated compensation: $30-$33 hourly The compensation range listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A job offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data What this job involves: The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required; military service, union training, vocational or college education is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Must successfully pass background, drug/alcohol, and MVR screening process before beginning employment.
Three (3)+ years of relevant work experience, preventive & corrective maintenance of commercial buildings/equipment.
Must be located in Austin metro area (relocation assistance is not available for this role)
Need a strong expertise with MEP especially HVAC in a Commercial Real Estate environment
Strong experience with UPS's, Generators, Chillers, Boilers, and Lighting Systems
Required HVAC or Electrical certifications and licenses are desirable
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) &/or Building Management System (BMS)
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
Strong customer service skills
Must be able to respond and perform emergency repairs or preventative maintenance off hours as directed on nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, primary switch gear), and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, reverse osmosis system, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment; and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
Responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions found while demonstrating the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required to schedule the maintenance.
Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or clients operating within the buildings.
Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
Responsible for informing contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including: Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs. Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights. Climbing a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.