Operating Engineer - Critical Environments

Jones Lang LaSalle

  • Syracuse, NY
  • $59,800-86,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.What this job involves:
As an Operating Engineer in a critical facilities environment, you will provide essential maintenance, monitoring, and repair services to ensure uninterrupted operation and optimal performance of highly sensitive building systems. Reporting to a supervisor, you will support continuous operations and preventive maintenance for all major building systems—fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear), emergency backup systems, and hot water systems—while strictly adhering to critical facility protocols and JLL standards.What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Monitor, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on critical facility systems, including HVAC, electrical (lighting, UPS, generators, switchgear), plumbing, controls, fire/life safety, emergency backup, and hot water systems
  • Adjust and maintain central plant equipment: refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning, boilers, ventilators, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters
  • Record rounds, readings, logbooks, and engineering data sheets; make operational adjustments to ensure proper equipment performance
  • Analyze equipment/system operation, identify causes of malfunctions, and take corrective actions as required
  • Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three-phase motors; run conduit; pull wiring to machinery and operating components; install/rebuild pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, bearings, seals, piping, valves, filters, and controls
  • Repair, maintain, and operate critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and critical air conditioning units
  • Comply with policies and procedures for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, maintaining a clean and safe facility
  • Oversee contractor activity within the building, ensuring compliance and understanding of critical functions and incident response protocols
  • Complete Critical Environment Operations & HSSE training, notify contractors, and ensure all personnel are aware of emergency escalation procedures
  • Ensure understanding and adherence to Critical Facility Work Authorization (CWA), and enforce strict compliance with MOP/SOP/EOP work processes
  • Maintain and enforce Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, and established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures
  • Perform additional job duties and support major repairs/maintenance as requested
Required Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in data center or other critical environment facility, including direct work with UPS systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear equipment
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
  • Universal Technician certification for CFC’s
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and CMMS systems
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and analytical abilities
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret technical documents and solve multi-option problems
  • Proven commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Additional technical or facility certifications relevant to critical environments
  • Experience leading or training staff in the operation of critical infrastructure
  • Knowledge of MOP/SOP/EOP and change management protocols in critical environments
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
  • Ability to carry out inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks, including lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, and responding rapidly in emergencies
  • Must be comfortable working in fast-paced, high-risk environments 24/7
Location: [Onsite]Estimated total compensation for this position:59,800.00 – 86,800.00 USD per yearThe total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .Location:On-site –Syracuse, NYIf 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salaryPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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