Operating Engineer

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Position Summary:

• We are seeking a Union Operating Engineer who will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, machinery, and related controls and components at our client's facility.

Essential Functions:

• Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings
• Perform maintenance and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep these systems up to applicable standards
• Monitor Maintains responsibility for tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency
• Monitoring operation and maintaining refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment
• Performs and completes all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
• Formulates and implements the preventative maintenance program for the building.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on time.
• Monitors the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Be able to evaluate building systems to monitor and improve performance and operate efficiently.
• Complies with all policies and procedures established for the building.
• Ability to work long hours occasionally and some weekends
• Periodically acts as the on-call engineer for the portfolio of office buildings.
• Actively participates in emergency response procedures and technical and safety training programs.
• Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation, water treatment, and fire life safety systems
• Good interpersonal and a positive team attitude
• Familiarity with computers and operations and office automation applications, including Microsoft Office
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk long distances to cover the property portfolio.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Working Environment:

• The number of individuals in the work group varies from one to twenty
• Will require daily interaction with teams in person, on the phone, and via email to perform the job
• Wears appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on rooftops.

Minimum Required Education:

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years experience in electrical, and HVAC trade, including rooftop units
• 4+ years experience in backup systems (generator and UPS)
• Universal CFC certification
• Stationary Engineer's License

Preferred

• Experience working in a critical environment

Location:

On-site -Vernon Hills, IL

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

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