Lead Operating Engineer

Lead Operating Engineer – JLL

What this job involves: The Lead Operating Engineer plays a critical role in keeping JLL-managed facilities running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position leads the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and central utility plant operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in at least one craft area and working proficiency across others, while helping coordinate daily and weekly work assignments. In addition to hands-on technical work, the Lead Operating Engineer provides daily direction and guidance to other engineers, supports work planning, and helps ensure work is completed safely and to operational standards. This role directly supports JLL’s commitment to delivering safe, well-maintained, high-performing facilities for clients.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide daily direction and technical guidance to engineers; help coordinate work assignments and priorities.
• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to keep the facility operating to applicable standards.
• Help oversee facility services, preventive maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, and general upkeep.
• Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts on HVAC systems and associated equipment to maintain optimum performance.
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Conduct periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory, and monitor the quality and pricing of work performed by outside contractors.
• Travel between buildings within an assigned geography to complete work orders and maintain systems. Duties may involve bending, kneeling, reaching, and working in varied weather conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Ability to analyze the operation of commercial or industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; diagnose malfunctions; and take corrective action.
• EPA 608 Type II Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems and machine controls.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Two years of trade schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Work Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Salary: 45.67 - 48.07

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

Expected compensation for this position:

95,000.00 – 100,000.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location

On-site –Baltimore, MD

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!