Operating Engineer

JLL•Franklin, MA

6d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Develop your engineering career at JLL in a critical 24/7 operations environment! As an Operating Engineer, you will support continuous operation, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems at our multi-campus site in Franklin, MA. You will work as part of a 45-person technical engineering team across multiple shifts, reporting to shift leads who ensure seamless coverage and efficient execution of planned maintenance and off-hour work requests. This role focuses on maintaining critical building infrastructure with zero downtime tolerance. Strong HVAC expertise is essential for success in this position.

Requirements

Strong HVAC background, with demonstrated expertise in HVAC systems operation and maintenance
Minimum 3+ years of related work experience in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or carpentry
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift, and/or drive
Flexibility to work Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday schedule across varying shift times (3 shifts available)
Must be available to work on-site

Nice To Haves

Experience working in shift-based or 24/7 operations environments
Trade school education, union training, military service, or college degree
Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to achieve within first year (with JLL assistance)
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
Proven ability to work independently and report effectively through chain of command
Customer service skills and effective communication with shift leads and team members.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned maintenance tasks including painting, pressure washing, cleaning, maintaining lighting systems, plumbing, HVAC systems, water treatment, and general building maintenance
Maintain work order system (CMMS) daily and complete tenant service requests efficiently to support continuous building operations
Respond to off-hour work order requests as part of shift rotation, ensuring minimal disruption to critical operations
Perform assigned preventive maintenance and inspection tasks with focus on critical systems and high-priority planned maintenance
Support on-call and emergency response situations, working collaboratively with shift leads and the Chief Engineer to resolve issues rapidly
Troubleshoot all building systems, including electrical, DDC and pneumatic controls, escalating complex technical issues appropriately
Move office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials as requested
Comply with all safety procedures and maintain awareness of critical system status
Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs focused on critical infrastructure
Coordinate with shift leads to ensure seamless handoffs and continuous coverage across multiple shifts