JLL · 13 hours ago
Lead Operating Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expJLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The Lead Operating Engineer conducts hands-on operations and maintenance work in a Research Facility and critical environments, ensuring proper functioning of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
At the direction of supervisor, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment, which may include the following: mechanical (including HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing) electrical (including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear), cabling (including data and voice, broad band), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV). Also responsible for operation and maintenance of non-critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts and maintains air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and components. Oversees work efforts (including 3rd party contractors) for the safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment. Disables and enables fire alarm control panels and systems
Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and engineers with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls
Receive and execute work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance on critical systems and building physical structure. Consult with Lead Building Engineer or supervisor to order necessary materials to complete all maintenance and perform necessary work. Finalize work orders by completing necessary documentation in the computerized maintenance management system
Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
Perform Building Management System Console operations
Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace
Participate in local professional trade organizations and training programs in order to stay current with technological trends of the industry
Performs other duties as required to meet clients’ objectives and acts in other capacities when required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
4+ years' experience in critical environment operations, maintenance, and/or engineering supporting critical facilities operations
Minimum of 4 years' experience in electrical, HVAC trade, including rooftop units
Minimum of 4 years' experience in backup systems (generator and UPS)
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression system knowledge of commercial/critical facilities required
Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
Must have fundamental skills in critical systems such as emergency/stand-by generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution units, battery systems required
Must be proficient in basic computer applications and software such as MS Office, Teams, E-Mail etc
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
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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