About this opportunity
Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc. lists this Operating Engineer - JLL opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .
Our people at JLL 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.
Operating Engineer - JLL
What this job involves:
The Operating Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility systems and equipment. This position focuses on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all building systems while maintaining compliance with government and regulatory standards. You will demonstrate technical expertise in one primary craft area (such as Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations) while applying multi-skilled capabilities across other systems. This role directly contributes to JLL's commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction by ensuring optimal building performance and safety.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Safely operate facility systems in full compliance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements while demonstrating and enforcing safety rules and behaviors
Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, control, and fire life safety systems to maintain building systems at applicable standards
Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum levels through cleaning, inspecting, changing parts, recording readings, and making adjustments to ensure proper operation
Respond to customer inquiries and Client Service Requests in a timely and professional manner, reviewing monthly summaries to identify and correct recurrent operational problems
Monitor pricing and work quality of outside contractors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery
Assist the site Facility Management team with emergency situations (fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate corrective actions
Maintain a clean and safe workplace while ensuring proper storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with departmental policies
Required Qualifications: High school diploma or state equivalent
Minimum of two years of college or related trade schooling
Minimum of four years' experience with high-pressure steam systems
Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License
EPA Universal Certification
Current member in good standing with Local 399
Preferred Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of building systems to achieve operating cost efficiency (especially energy management) while satisfying customer requirements
Demonstrated aptitude for and/or practical experience with thermodynamic, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment
Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Proven ability to identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks
Experience participating in incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
Physical Requirements:
This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including: Walking large, campus-like settings
Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs
Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment
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
Ability to perform all work using proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Location: Onsite - Chicago, IL
Salary: $50.08/hr
Shift 6:00 am-2:00p Tuesday - Saturday
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position:
104,166.00 - 104,166.00 USD per year
Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site -Chicago, 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 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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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 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 Candidate Privacy Statement.
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For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
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 This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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