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Operating Engineer 2

JLL•Nashville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will help maintain the operational excellence of critical facility systems across client properties. The hands-on role requires demonstrated technical expertise in a primary craft area—Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations—and developing multi-skilled capabilities across other trades to complete daily and weekly assignments. You will provide comprehensive facility services, including preventative maintenance, inventory control, contractor coordination, and hands-on repairs across mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, making operational adjustments, and ensuring systems operate reliably, safely, and efficiently. This position is on-site in Nashville, Tennessee. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • EPA Universal Certification.
  • 2–4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
  • Ability to analyze commercial or industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, identify causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel, for documentation and reporting.
  • Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lie down as needed to access equipment components for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work in heat, sunlight, rain, and cold, and during daylight or nighttime hours as facility operations require.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work-order tracking and preventative maintenance scheduling.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, monitor, and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire/life safety, and control systems to applicable facility and building standards.
  • Execute preventative maintenance and support purchasing, inventory control, contracted maintenance oversight, and general maintenance tasks.
  • Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts on HVAC systems and associated equipment.
  • Record system readings, make necessary operational adjustments, and document findings in maintenance management systems.
  • Monitor the quality and pricing of outside contractors’ maintenance work for cost-effectiveness and compliance with facility standards.
  • Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Periodically check tool and instrument inventories to ensure equipment is maintained and available for daily operations.

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.

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