Union Mobile Engineer

JLL • Mountain View, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Union Mobile Engineer provides joint supervision of the Engineering Department staff under the direction of the Chief Engineer and helps manage building operations, maintenance activities, and engineering-team support. The role includes coordinating and delegating preventive maintenance, repairs, and vendor support for building systems and equipment covered by the JLL-client contract. This position is attached to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between JLL and the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 39.

The Engineer performs and supports maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and rounds across building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire and life-safety, and other infrastructure systems. The role includes responding to site emergencies, documenting work accurately, using client and JLL systems, and working effectively with colleagues, clients, vendors, controls technicians, and other engineers. The position is on-site in Mountain View, California, and includes safe operation and upkeep of shared site vehicles.

The role requires following applicable JLL, Google, regulatory, and safety policies, including hazardous-material handling, lockout/tagout, ladder safety, required training, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Engineers are expected to maintain a clean and safe workplace and a neat, professional appearance in accordance with the JLL Uniform Dress Code. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five years of experience.
• Universal CFC (EPA) license.
• High Rise Fire Safety Director Certification.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lift equipment, materials, and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to hear and see audible and visual alarms and detect changes in equipment noise levels while performing rounds.
• Ability to use portable radios and cell phones as needed.
• Ability to perform occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, standing, or sitting, and to work in varied positions including on ladders and catwalks and with hands above or below the head and body.
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Local 39 Apprenticeship Program.
• Ten or more years of related trade schooling or equivalent.
• An electrical, HVAC, or Professional Engineering license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice, expertise, instruction, and support to subordinates on mechanical, electrical, controls, life-safety systems, and safety procedures.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks required at client buildings.
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV systems, and air distribution systems.
• Inspect fire alarm, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems to verify that equipment operates within design capabilities and meets prescribed environmental conditions and applicable requirements.
• Verify field conditions and perform repairs or adjustments as necessary or as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Monitor and interact with onsite energy management and building management systems for equipment operation, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, single-line diagrams, specifications, O&M manuals, closeout packages, and sequences of operation to operate and maintain site equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance assignments as directed, on time, and close them out in the JLL CMMS system (Corrigo).
• Support other team members and independently perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and client-requested work.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems, UPS and normal and emergency power, fire alarm systems, plumbing fixtures and piping, doors and hardware including ADA operators, interior and exterior lighting, and other systems as directed.
• Troubleshoot problems to identify root causes and repair associated issues.
• Use hand tools, electrical testing equipment, and other trade tools needed to perform the work.
• Perform rounds and readings on site equipment and systems, including HVAC plant equipment, boilers and pumps, data center equipment, emergency power, life-safety systems, electrical rooms, elevator machinery rooms, and mechanical rooms.
• Install, align, and repair equipment such as motors, bearings, seals, valves, and piping systems.
• Assist engineers, controls technicians, and vendors with major repairs, maintenance, and building-equipment installations as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Respond to site emergencies as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records and communicate effectively with clients, teammates, and vendors.
• Use Microsoft Office, the CMMS, and other client- or JLL-provided tools and systems.
• Operate site vehicles safely, keep them clean and orderly, and meet the site DMV background-check requirement to operate them.
• Follow JLL, Google, regulatory, and safety policies, including safe hazardous-material handling and disposal, lockout/tagout, ladder safety, assigned safety training, and use of appropriate PPE and safety equipment.
• Help maintain a clean and safe workplace, follow the JLL Uniform Dress Code, and perform other duties as directed by the Chief Engineer.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED