Union Operating Engineer

JLL•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll serve as a Local 94 Union facilities maintenance technician responsible for maintaining and operating all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across commercial buildings. This role requires comprehensive technical expertise across multiple trades to ensure optimal building operations while maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for tenants. You'll be at the forefront of preventive maintenance, emergency response, and system optimization — monitoring everything from HVAC systems and building automation to energy management controls. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, which means you'll have the autonomy to leverage your technical skills and make critical decisions that directly impact building performance. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and your expertise will be essential in delivering exceptional facility operations that create comfortable, efficient spaces where people can do their best work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
5+ years of related work experience operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial property settings
Minimum Q-99 or Q-01 FDNY Certificate of Fitness
Current Local 94 Union membership or willingness to join it upon hire
Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to respond immediately to emergency situations and urgent tenant concerns

Nice To Haves

Graduate of apprentice program or trade school
Journeyman or Master Electrician License
City licenses such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, or High Pressure Steam Operator
Universal Technician certification for CFCs (market dependent)
Experience with energy management systems and building automation
Comprehensive knowledge of boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, and water systems

Responsibilities

Perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance and repairs throughout the building(s)
Monitor and maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV systems, and air distribution equipment
Adjust mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, and diffusers to maintain comfortable building conditions
Execute preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, coil cleaning, condenser flushing, tube punching, bearing greasing, belt inspections, and motor alignments
Conduct routine inspections of engine room equipment, fan rooms, cooling towers, motors, pumps, electrical rooms, backup generators, and fire pumps
Perform general building repairs including doors, ceilings, handrails, floors, plumbing fixtures, and lighting systems
Monitor energy management systems and building automation controls, documenting all maintenance activities and reporting findings to supervisors