Specialist, Engineering Services

JLL•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems across assigned facilities. This position is hands-on and technically focused, with responsibility for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of facility systems. Your work directly supports JLL’s commitment to operational excellence, client satisfaction, safety, and sustainability by keeping facilities performing at optimal levels every day.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining commercial or industrial facility systems.
Working knowledge of CMMS platforms (e.g., WebTMA), BMS/BAS, and standard computer applications (Word, Excel).
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze system performance and self-perform corrective repairs.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, and working in varying environmental conditions.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and accurate documentation.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a union-sponsored Operating Engineer or Trainee program.
Experience with central utility plant operations.
Basic knowledge of Oracle or similar purchasing systems.
Familiarity with sustainability practices and energy-saving initiatives in commercial facilities.
Experience working in client-facing environments with multiple stakeholders.
Prior experience overseeing vendors and contracted maintenance services.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS/BMS, fire-life safety, and central utility plant equipment.
Perform preventive and reactive maintenance, ensuring all work orders and PMs are accurately documented and completed in the CMMS (WebTMA).
Monitor building systems, record operational readings, and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance.
Manage small operational projects from cradle to grave, including scoping, budgeting, collecting vendor quotes, and stakeholder communication.
Coordinate and oversee work performed by outside contractors, monitoring quality, safety, and pricing.
Identify safety hazards, report incidents or near misses, and ensure compliance with JLL, client, and regulatory safety and environmental policies.
Review service request trends and vendor performance to identify and resolve recurring operational issues.