Specialist, Engineering Services

JLL•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Engineer operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facility equipment across all systems. The role requires technical expertise in one craft area, such as electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, or central utility plant operations, and the ability to work across other areas. The engineer helps ensure safe facility operations, maintains building systems and equipment, monitors system performance, and supports the site Facility Management team with customer requests and emergency situations. This is an on-site position in Chicago, Illinois. The role requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and overhead work, including lifting at least 80 pounds and accessing equipment on rooftops and from ladders up to 30 feet. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or state equivalent.
At least two years of college or related trade schooling.
At least four years of experience with high-pressure steam.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.
City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License.
EPA Universal Certification.
Current membership in good standing with Local 399.
Ability to perform work using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Thorough knowledge of building systems to achieve operating cost goals, especially energy efficiency, and satisfy customer requirements.
Aptitude for or practical experience with thermodynamic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment.
Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting at least 80 pounds, walking large campus-like settings, climbing stairs and navigating rooftops, using ladders up to 30 feet, and climbing a ladder with a 300-pound weight limit while carrying an approximately 20-pound tool bag.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Safely operate the facility in compliance with applicable government and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate and enforce safety rules and behaviors; identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
Participate in incident investigations.
Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, control, and fire, life, and safety systems to applicable standards.
Maintain HVAC systems and equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, and changing parts.
Record readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure equipment operates properly.
Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Monitor outside contractors’ pricing and work quality.
Review monthly Client Service Request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems.
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Assist the site Facility Management team during emergencies, such as fire alarms, chemical spills, and hazardous conditions, and take appropriate action.