Operating Engineer

at JLL

Record last updated: 6/6/2026 5:16:29 AM

Current Days Open
11
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$70,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$70,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
211.7
First Seen
10/15/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$65,000.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$75,000.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026

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Full Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world 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 to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Operating Engineer JLL What this job involves: As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of facility systems. This role emphasizes technical expertise in one areasuch as Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operationswhile also requiring broad multi-skill proficiency to efficiently resolve issues and support the facilitys smooth operations. You will leverage your hands-on skills to contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment, directly impacting the satisfaction of our clients and the success of JLLs workplace solutions. If you are passionate about technical challenges and facility excellence, this is your opportunity to thrive with us. What your day-to-day will look like: Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment across all mechanical and utility systems. Perform scheduled maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, Control, and Furniture systems. Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace HVAC system components to maintain optimal equipment performance. Monitor and record equipment readings, making necessary adjustments for operational efficiency. Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, and coordination with contractors. Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and address recurring issues. Ensure the proper storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe work environment. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, or HVAC. Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment). Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and correct operational issues in various facility systems. Proficiency in preventive maintenance and technical repair practices. Knowledge of safety protocols related to hazardous materials. Ability to read equipment readings and perform necessary system adjustments. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with purchasing, inventory control, and vendor management. Familiarity with evaluating contractor performance and maintenance quality. Basic skills in monitoring and reporting on system performance and operational issues. Knowledge of general workplace safety and compliance standards. Experience coordinating services and maintenance among multiple contractors. Comfort with reviewing and verifying deliveries (count, pricing, and descriptions). Basic computer skills for facility management systems and reporting. Location: Cheektowaga, NY Work Shift: 1st Shift This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 70,000.00 77,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: On-site Cheektowaga, NY If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include: 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 At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLLs recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. 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/or overall selection process you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. 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 any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. 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, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 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. Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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