Operating Engineer

Schedule

Tuesday
- Saturday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

$40/hour

The Operating Engineer conducts extensive hands‑on operations and maintenance work in a class‑A office space. This position is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non‑critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment. The role requires monitoring building systems operations, performing routine assessments, conducting tests and rounds, and analyzing data to ensure proper equipment functioning. This position demands strong formal conduct of operations skills, technical expertise, personal accountability, and flawless execution commensurate with a high‑risk critical environment and expectations for exceptional customer satisfaction.

• Maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment including HVAC systems, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing.
• Operating and maintaining electrical systems including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switch gear.
• Monitoring and maintaining fire detection and suppression systems, life safety equipment, and lighting systems.
• Overseeing building management systems and digital systems including fire alarms, duress systems, card access, and CCTV.
• Monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining air‑conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, and water heaters.
• Managing pumps, valves, piping, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Recording equipment readings and making necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Operating and maintaining non‑critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchangers and hot water systems.
• Conducting routine rounds and ongoing assessments of building systems operations and performance.

• Proven experience as an Operating Engineer in a class‑A office or commercial facility.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Hands‑on experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and air‑conditioning equipment.
• Knowledge of critical systems including UPS, generators, fire suppression and life safety equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and building management systems.
• Strong formal conduct of operations skills and personal accountability.

• Experience with building management systems and digital control systems.
• Familiarity with cabling systems including data, voice and broadband.
• Experience in high‑risk critical environments such as data centers or mission‑critical facilities.

• Mechanical, electrical or facilities operations certifications or licenses.

On‑site
- Wilmington, DE

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

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and 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 contact the HR accommodation team for assistance.