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JLL · 23 hours ago

M&E Operating Engineer

JLL is seeking an M&E Operating Engineer to oversee the installation, repair, and maintenance of building systems. The role involves ensuring the continuous operation of critical infrastructure, managing maintenance requests, and supervising contractors.

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Responsibilities

Perform as required: Installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building
Monitors operations and conducts a routine and on-going operations of the Data Center infrastructure
Performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment
Perform all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience
Check malfunctioning equipment and ascertain corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition
Specific duties include, but not limited to: Demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment, and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance
Specific duties include but are not limited to scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff member, orders parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintains inventory
Specific tasks include but are not limited to ensuring the timely performance of maintenance contract work, overseeing the fulfillment of equipment warrantee obligations by the installer and securing equipment manuals and drawings from the installers/contractors
Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and 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
Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
Maintains a clean and safe workplace
Insure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies
Specific duties include, but not limited to: Preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies
Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the clients’ assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings
Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets
Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list
Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures
Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure
Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures
Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear
Performs additional job duties as requested

Qualification

Data Center OperationsUPS SystemsEmergency GeneratorsSwitch-gearOperating Engineers LicenseUniversal Technician CertificationPreventive MaintenanceMechanical Systems KnowledgeCustomer ServiceComputer ApplicationsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear
High School diploma or GED equivalent
5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience
Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)
Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

Company

We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.

H1B Sponsorship

JLL has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (70)
2024 (47)
2023 (60)
2022 (68)
2021 (39)
2020 (43)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.59B
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M

Leadership Team

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Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
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John Gates
CEO, Leasing Advisory, Americas
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