Stationary Engineer

JLL•South San Francisco, CA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Stationary Engineer for graveyard shifts to operate, maintain, and monitor building mechanical systems. This role is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of all mechanical equipment, maintaining safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient building operations for tenants and occupants.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Stationary Engineer License (Class 1, 2, or 3 depending on facility requirements)
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
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling
Additional trade certifications (electrical, HVAC, plumbing)
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 (hospitals, data centers, laboratories)
Boiler inspection or welding certifications

Responsibilities

Operation, maintenance and repair of all boilers, heaters pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
Operation, maintenance and repair of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety, including the use of approved recovery equipment and processes to comply with the law.
Operation, maintenance and repair of pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids, including water, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
Operation, maintenance and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control, including air dryer and filtering and separating systems.
Operation, maintenance and repair of all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and devices for their distribution, regulation and control.
Operation, maintenance and repair of water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices and sprinkler systems.
Operation, maintenance and repair of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, generators and fans.
Maintenance of elevators, man lifts, escalators and hoist ways except where this type of equipment is serviced and maintained by specialized contractors, and only where the Engineer is properly licensed to do so.
All electrical/control systems work and repair including circuit diagnostics, tracing and troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, and repairing all motor controls and related equipment drivers such as variable frequency drive (VFD's).
Operation, maintenance and repair of all fuel oil systems including piping, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, floats, separators, lines and controls.
Operation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, lighting and other controlled mediums, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices.
Operation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps including basins and sumps, grease traps, water closets, urinals, flush valves, angle stops and piping. This includes clearing blockages in fixtures and lines as needed and on a preventative basis as well.
Maintenance and repair of trash/recycling/composting/baling compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant owned equipment.
Operation, maintenance and repair of all life Safety related equipment, including support of testing for life safety related equipment.
Inventory control for parts and materials required to perform such maintenance and repairs to the building systems.
Equipment room maintenance and repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of these rooms and equipment located within them.