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Develop your engineering career at JLL! The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. You will work with the JLL team that manages and maintains a client campus with 3 Class A office buildings in South-East Austin, TX 78741.

Location: South-East Austin, TX 78741
Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a rotating on-call schedule for after-hour emergencies

Reporting to: Chief Engineer

Additional Perks: overtime pay, on-call pay, company provided uniforms, cell phone, laptop, and reimbursement for new shoes

Estimated compensation: $30-$33 hourly

The compensation range listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A job offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data

The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, primary switch gear), and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, reverse osmosis system, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment; 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.  

• Responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions found while demonstrating the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required to schedule the maintenance.

• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.  

• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or clients operating within the buildings.

• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.

• Responsible for informing 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.

• This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:

• Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs.

• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.

• Climbing a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.

 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• High School diploma/GED required; military service, union training, vocational or college education is preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license

• Must successfully pass background, drug/alcohol, and MVR screening process before beginning employment.

• Three (3)+ years of relevant work experience, preventive & corrective maintenance of commercial buildings/equipment.

• Must be located in Austin metro area (relocation assistance is not available for this role)

• Need a strong expertise with MEP especially HVAC in a Commercial Real Estate environment

• Strong experience with UPS's, Generators, Chillers, Boilers, and Lighting Systems Required

• HVAC or Electrical certifications and licenses are desirable

• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) &/or Building Management System (BMS)

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

• Strong customer service skills

• Must be able to respond and perform emergency repairs or preventative maintenance off hours as directed on nights and weekends.

Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information.

If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.

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This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Austin, TX

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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