Operating Engineer (Local 399)

Tishman Speyer•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Tishman Speyer is hiring an Operating Engineer for its 222 North LaSalle property in Chicago. The Engineer will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across building systems, demonstrating technical expertise in one craft area—such as electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, or central plant operations—and skills in others. The role is also responsible for helping maintain health and safety standards and creating a welcoming environment for tenants, visitors, and the community. The position involves safely operating the facility in accordance with government and regulatory requirements; monitoring and adjusting equipment; maintaining HVAC and other building systems; responding professionally to tenant requests; and supporting Building Management during emergencies. The Engineer must follow safety procedures, use required protective equipment, and maintain a clean and safe workplace. Membership in IUOE Local 399 is required within 60 days of the employment start date.

Requirements

High school diploma or state equivalent.
At least two years of college or related trade schooling.
At least four years of experience in HVAC central plant operations.
Universal CFC Certification, if required by the building.
IUOE Local 399 membership within 60 days of employment start date.
Thorough knowledge of building systems, operating sequences, strategies, and best practices.
Aptitude for and/or knowledge of mechanical systems and computer-controlled equipment.
Working knowledge of computer applications, including BMS Controls and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
Ability to use proper personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to travel between floors and buildings; frequently walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, stoop, and work or extend overhead indoors and outdoors in temperatures ranging from 0 to 100+ degrees.
Ability to work at heights using A-frame and extension ladders from 5 to 16 feet, using the buddy system and following OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision and depth perception.
Ability to stand for at least eight hours.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to wear task-appropriate personal protective equipment, including items such as hard hats, safety glasses, protective face shields, gloves, masks, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
Ability to wear fall prevention or protection equipment when required, including when working at heights over four feet in areas without guardrails or in permit-required confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the facility in accordance with applicable government and regulatory requirements.
Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
Record readings and adjust equipment to ensure proper operation.
Review monthly Service Request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems.
Participate in incident investigations.
Perform maintenance and monitoring reports for mechanical, plumbing, structural, control, and fire, life and safety systems to keep building systems to applicable standards.
Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum levels, including cleaning, inspecting, and changing parts.
Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Assist the Building Management team with emergency situations, such as fire alarms, chemical spills, and hazardous conditions, and take appropriate action.
Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate leadership and mentor Helpers under supervision.