Operating Engineer

What this job involves As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will be a technical specialist responsible for the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and repair of critical facility equipment and systems. This role requires you to demonstrate expertise in one specialized craft area while maintaining multi‑skilled capabilities across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and central utility plant operations. You will ensure all building systems operate at optimal performance levels while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to maintain facility standards Execute preventative maintenance programs including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts to optimize HVAC systems and associated equipment performance Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation of all facility systems Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and resolve recurrent operational problems Monitor and evaluate vendor and supplier performance regarding quality standards and competitive pricing Verify accuracy of deliveries including count, pricing, and product descriptions Conduct periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory to ensure operational readiness Required Qualifications Technical expertise in at least one craft area: Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations Multi‑skilled capabilities across various building systems and equipment types Experience with facility services, preventative maintenance, and inventory control processes Knowledge of safety protocols for hazardous material storage, usage, and disposal Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems Understanding of quality control processes and vendor management Capability to work independently and complete daily/weekly work assignments effectively Preferred Qualifications Certification or formal training in building systems maintenance and operations Experience with building automation systems and control technologies Background in contractor oversight and maintenance work quality monitoring Knowledge of industry standards and building codes for facility operations Experience with purchasing processes and cost management for maintenance operations Location On‑site – St. Petersburg, FL and Tampa, FL Benefits 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. Privacy Notice Jones 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 is for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with an appropriate level of security and keep it 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 Candidate Privacy Statement. 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 here. #J-18808-Ljbffr