Stationary Engineer (Graveyard Shift)

JLL•South San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring a Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, monitor, and repair building mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, and building automation systems. The role is responsible for keeping equipment operating optimally and supporting safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient conditions for building tenants and occupants. The engineer performs extensive maintenance and repair across heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning, compressed air, gas, water distribution, electrical, fuel oil, sewer, life-safety, and other building systems. Duties also include maintaining certain vertical transportation equipment when appropriately licensed and not serviced by specialized contractors; supporting life-safety testing; keeping parts and materials inventoried; and maintaining the condition and appearance of equipment rooms. The position is on-site in South San Francisco, California, and works a graveyard schedule of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., on either Tuesday night through Saturday night or Sunday night through Wednesday night.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience operating and maintaining commercial building mechanical systems.
Knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Physical ability to work in mechanical rooms, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of OSHA safety regulations and environmental compliance.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling.
Stationary Engineer License, Class 1, 2, or 3 depending on facility requirements.
Additional trade certifications in electrical, HVAC, or plumbing.
At least 5 years of commercial building operations experience.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Knowledge of energy management and building optimization.
Previous experience in critical facilities such as hospitals, data centers, or laboratories.
Boiler inspection or welding certifications.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, related equipment, and distribution lines for steam and heated or processed water.
Operate, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and systems, using approved refrigerant recovery equipment and processes in compliance with applicable laws.
Maintain and repair pumps and associated components used for brines and other secondary refrigerating liquids, including water.
Maintain and repair air compressors, distribution lines, air-control devices, dryers, filters, and separators.
Maintain and repair natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, valves, and control and regulation devices.
Maintain and repair water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks, pumps, plumbing fixtures, supply and drain lines, control devices, and sprinkler systems.
Maintain and repair electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, generators, and fans.
Maintain elevators, man lifts, escalators, and hoist ways when specialized contractors are not responsible and the engineer is properly licensed.
Diagnose, trace, troubleshoot, operate, maintain, and repair electrical and control systems, motor controls, and related equipment drivers such as variable frequency drives.
Use the tools and special equipment required to operate, maintain, and repair building equipment.
Maintain and repair fuel-oil systems, including piping, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, floats, separators, lines, and controls.
Operate, maintain, and repair building automation systems for HVAC, lighting, and other controlled systems, including consoles, data-gathering panels, remote sensors, and indicating devices.
Maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps, basins, sumps, grease traps, water closets, urinals, flush valves, angle stops, and piping; clear blockages as needed and preventively.
Maintain and repair trash, recycling, composting, and baling compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
Maintain and repair kitchen equipment, excluding tenant-owned equipment.
Operate, maintain, and repair life-safety equipment and support testing of life-safety systems.
Control inventory of parts and materials needed for building-system maintenance and repairs.
Maintain and repair equipment rooms to preserve their physical condition and appearance.