About this opportunity
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated lists this Operating Engineer opportunity in oakbrook terrace, 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 Local 399 Union
What this job involves
As a first shift Operating Engineer at JLL, you will be the technical backbone of our client facilities across Northern Illinois, ensuring optimal performance of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Working from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, you'll control daily operations of critical building equipment while performing essential maintenance and repairs across Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems. This role is integral to delivering JLL's commitment to operational excellence, requiring both technical expertise and a customer service mindset. You'll be responsible for your assigned locations while providing crucial backup coverage to other sites during emergencies, making you a key player in maintaining seamless building operations that keep our clients' businesses running smoothly.
What your day-to-day will look like
Control and monitor daily operations of all mechanical equipment including refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning, boilers, heating, ventilating, hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and related electrical systems to ensure optimal building performance.
Perform maintenance and repairs across multiple building systems including Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems while responding to tenant service requests accurately and expediently throughout your shift.
Formulate and implement preventative maintenance programs in conjunction with the Operations Manager, completing scheduled maintenance tasks in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
Evaluate and monitor building systems to identify opportunities for improved performance and operating efficiencies, while overseeing the quality and pricing of work performed by outside contractors.
Track and report time worked according to account policies, comply with purchasing and receiving procedures, complete all required training and safety programs, and periodically serve as on-call engineer for the portfolio of buildings.
Participate in emergency response procedures and technical training programs while performing all work using proper safety equipment, reporting safety issues to supervisors, and maintaining professional development.
Handle special projects and administrative functions as assigned by management or clients, ensuring all work aligns with building policies and JLL's service standards.
Required Qualifications
Universal EPA 608 City of Chicago Boilers License
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED with minimum 4 years of experience in electrical and HVAC trade, including hands-on work with Roof Top Units
Minimum 4 years of experience working with backup systems including generators and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
Experience managing tenant services and responding to diverse facility requests in commercial building environments
Background in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs and schedules
Familiarity with purchasing procedures, vendor management, and inventory control systems
Experience coordinating contracted maintenance services and monitoring contractor work quality and pricing
Knowledge of additional building automation and control technologies beyond basic operational requirements
Location: Northern Illinois (Multiple Sites)
Work Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position: 107,203.00 – 107,203.00 USD per year
Location: On-site –Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Benefits
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
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
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
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.
California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. 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.
At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique.
We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.
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