Lead Operating Engineer

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Lead Operating Engineer

Develop your engineering career at JLL!

The Lead Operating Engineer leads, with minimal supervision, the operation, inspection, and maintenance processes for mechanical, HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment, fire life safety systems, and other systems. This role may include assisting the General Manager with providing direction to the team.

The position will work with an engineering team of three on a 250,000 square foot office and retail campus located in Northeast Minneapolis. Tenants include a coffee shop, restaurant, creative and tech firms. The role splits time equally between hands‑on work and work with the General Manager on the operation of the engineering team.

Schedule: 8:00 am—4:30 pm, with a 30‑minute lunch break

Salary: $40 per hour

• Complete assigned tasks such as painting, pressure washing, snow removal, maintaining lighting system bulbs/ballasts (as allowed by licensing requirements), plumbing, HVAC systems, water treatment, locksmith work and general maintenance
• Work with General Manager to supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program
• Oversee and maintain the building automation system
• Bid, provide recommendations, and oversee building operational projects and maintenance contracts
• Work with General Manager to create and implement the annual budget
• Maintain work order system (CMMS) daily and complete any tenant service requests
• Support on‑call or emergency response situations
• Troubleshoot all building systems, including electrical, DDC and pneumatic controls
• Purchase and inventory control
• Comply with all safety procedures
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

• High School diploma or GED equivalents with 3‑5 years of related work experience in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry, especially in heat pumps or related equipment
• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
• Universal CFC EPA certification or interest in achieving within the first year (with JLL assistance)
• Leadership/supervisory experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Experience with building work order systems (Building Engines, Corrigo, etc.)
• Experience with building automation systems (Trane, etc.)
• Experience with fire life safety systems
• Boiler license or willingness to obtain
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
• Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift and/or drive equipment
• Strong customer service skills

Estimated compensation: $83,200.00 – $87,360.00 USD per year

Location: On‑site – Minneapolis, MN

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

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

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, please email  For general recruitment inquiries, please visit the Contact Us page.

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 convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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.

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.