JLL · 1 day ago
Lead Operating Engineer
Seal Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expJLL is seeking a Lead Operating Engineer to supervise and direct maintenance personnel in the installation, repair, and maintenance of essential building systems. This role involves overseeing the operating team, ensuring efficient maintenance operations, and implementing safety and training programs.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Supervises and directs maintenance personnel in installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical systems machinery and equipment
Responsible for supervising the operating team onsite
Assumes the Chief Engineer responsibilities when the Chief is not onsite
Supervises and directs maintenance of staff on shift and monitors performance of their assigned responsibilities
Performs and/or directs the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficient with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience
Ensures the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies
Checks malfunctioning equipment and ascertains corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition
Supervises and implements the preventative maintenance program
Schedules preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services
Performs and/or delegates preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff member
Orders parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installations of new equipment and facilities
Maintains inventory
Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
Maintains a clean and safe workplace
Provides training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff
Demonstrates the proper use and care of tools and instruments
Gives hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures
Recommends relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment
Instills an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance
Possesses hands-on skills and knowledge to complete required repairs and maintenance on commercial buildings and building systems
Performs preventative maintenance and repair service work on HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and various other building systems to maintain the properties in peak operational conditions
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Qualification
Required
2+ years of trade schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC
5+ years of experience in facility/plant engineering maintenance
5+ years of experience in supervision/leadership roles
Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding and electrical systems engineering and operation
Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
Ability to effectively use computers and computer programs; including Microsoft Office Suite
Skill in use of the Internet to navigate to and use web-based applications
Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal
Preferred
Stationary Engineer License and/or Universal EPA 608 Certification
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
President, CEO & Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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