Operating Engineer

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Operating Engineer
Site-based role
Local 399
M-F 6a-2p
$106,392

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance
* Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life
Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards
as assigned
* Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control,
contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
* Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain
the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
Quality Control
* Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
* Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing
* Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description
Safety
* Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
* Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain
a clean and safe workplace
* Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory
* Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
Any and other duties and tasks assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design,
refrigeration and HVAC.
* Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)
* Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
* Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and
take corrective action as required
* Membership in the IUOE Local 399 is required within 60 days of employment start date.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to lift 50 pounds.
* Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for
extended periods of time.
* Ability to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, daylight and nighttime hours as required.

JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.  JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.  The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.