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Critical Facility Maintenance Engineer

Job in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for: JLL
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34.61 - 37.98 USD Hourly USD 34.61 37.98 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Develop your engineering career at JLL! The Critical Environments Operating Engineer supports operation, inspection and maintenance processes to critical mechanical building equipment and systems. You will work as part of an engineering & facilities team at multi building critical portfolio managed by JLL in Raleigh/Durham Metro area. We are currently looking to hire a critical engineer that can work the shift listed below.

Location:

Durham, NC 27703

Schedule:

On-site, 2‑36 hour weeks a month (3‑12’s) and then 2‑48 hour weeks a month (4‑12’s)

Shift: Wednesday – Fridays + every other Saturday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Reporting To:
Critical Environment Chief Engineer

Pay range: $34.61 – $37.98 / hr + $2.50 night shift premium

Additional Perks: 3 & 4 day work weeks, large engineering team, place to learn with different equipment and SME’s, uniforms, and tools provided.

What this job involves

The Data Center Operations Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems. Delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.).

What your day‑to‑day will look like
  • Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up‑time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems.
  • Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
  • Learn and understand the data center site in‑order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
  • Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
  • Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
  • Work shifts to support 24×7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts
  • On call emergency support as required
This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including
  • Walking large, campus‑like settings.
  • Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
  • Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
  • Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300‑lb weight limit.
  • Must be able to work different schedules.
  • Must be able to work Holidays & weekends.
  • Must be able to respond to after‑hours site emergencies.
  • Flexibility in work hours to cover all shifts
  • Must be willing to cover PTO Shifts.
Required experience and skills
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2+ years of hands‑on work experience operating and maintaining critical infrastructure, equipment, and systems
  • 1+ year of UPS, emergency generators, switchgears, & chiller plants equipment experience
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
  • Must successfully pass background, drug/alcohol, and MVR screening process before beginning employment.
  • Completion of EPA 608/Universal certification
  • Flexibility in work hours to cover all shifts
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
  • Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) &/or Building Management System (BMS)
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, One Note, and Outlook)
Preferred experience and skills
  • Trade school education, union training, military service or college education is desirable
  • Previous military background a plus to include Army Prime Power, Navy ET/Nuke, Air Force HVAC/Power Pro/ Electrician or related trade schooling
  • Trained in NFPA
    70E preferably

Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Information Technology
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