Operating Engineer S2 - Critical Environments

Job Summary

Operating Engineer S2 – Critical Environments. Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery, and controls located inside the building and on the exterior.

• Perform tests, rounds, and analyze data to ensure proper functioning of departmental equipment, including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems, and hot water systems.
• Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers; ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three‑phase motors (single & two speed); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings on motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
  
  Install, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers and critical air conditioning units.
• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; record readings as necessary; report problems or malfunctions.
• Comply with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Oversee activities of contractors working within the building as representatives of the building or tenants.
• Keep records of building rounds, readings, all engineering logs, and engineering data sheets.
• Advise and train contractors so they are informed of the building’s critical functions and relevant work procedures, including an incident contact response list.
• Understand and comply with emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CWA) is understood among staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors performing work on critical infrastructure.
• Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as requested.

• Hands‑on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switch‑gear.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment).
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

JLL offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional health, including:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Compensated for holidays worked.
• Pay differential for night shift employment.

On‑site – Council Bluffs, IA

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.