Senior Operating Engineer

Senior Operating Engineer – JLL

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate 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 find a place where they belong.

The Senior Operating Engineer provides support for assigned buildings, demonstrating technical expertise in one craft area (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) and multi‑skilled in other areas to repair, maintain, restore, and replace building operational components independently and with team support.

• Maintain strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail across all job site activities and ensuring completion of required safety training programs.
• Execute comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance work orders through CMMS systems for all facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems while monitoring BAS alarms and escalating issues appropriately.
• Perform systematic analysis and troubleshooting of various building systems to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to restore proper operation.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment including chillers, compressors, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, motors, and associated automation controls using industry‑standard tools and methods.
• Complete electrical maintenance tasks such as lamp and ballast replacement, fixture repairs, basic wiring work, and plumbing repairs including restroom fixtures, water heaters, piping systems, and sump pumps.
• Conduct building improvement activities including ceiling and floor tile installation, painting, pressure washing, drywall repairs, tenant service requests, and general maintenance while escorting vendors for routine services.
• Provide exceptional customer service through effective communication, maintain detailed work records and logs, support emergency response within forty‑five minutes, participate in on‑call rotation, and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CMMS software while working independently as a collaborative team member.

• Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Universal CFC, electrical and/or plumbing Technician.
• 4‑6 years of applicable technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls and overall system design and application.
• Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction.

Nashville, TN – On‑site at locations in Brentwood, Franklin, La Vergne, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna.

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

$62,400 – $70,720

• 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

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

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 overall selection process—you may email us at