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What this job involves: As a Senior Operating Engineer at JLL, you will be responsible for performing and directing preventive maintenance and repairs across multiple commercial properties within a dedicated geographic territory. This role is key to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of buildings and their systems, setting the standard for hands-on technical support, training, and guidance. You will lead the implementation of operations, maintenance, and repair (OM&R) strategies, conduct quality control audits, and support your teams in advanced troubleshooting and project execution, upholding JLL's standards and guidelines at all times. What your day-to-day will look like:
- Perform, direct, and schedule preventive maintenance and repair work within assigned territories, ensuring compliance with JLL standards
- Assist in identification, implementation, and ongoing improvement of OM&R strategies to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable building systems and equipment
- Perform and oversee repairs and maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, card access, door/gate, building envelope, grounds, parking lots, lighting, and interior finish systems
- Conduct JLL quality control audits and inspections throughout the territory, preparing deficiency reports for supervisors and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Provide technical assistance, advanced troubleshooting, and hands-on repair support to teams, elevating operational expertise across the territory
- Train, teach, mentor, and coach Lead Engineers, Facility Engineers, and Maintenance Technicians, as requested by supervisors
- Effectively manage relationships and communication with team members, contractors, clients, and customers
- Ability to schedule and prioritize work assignments for self and direct reports to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
- Engage and motivate others to foster cooperation and strong teamwork
- Conduct performance counseling and performance management of direct reports
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of safe work practices, including energized work protocols, working at heights, and working in confined spaces
- Recognize, assess, mitigate, or eliminate risk, and use appropriate PPE for each task
- Possess advanced hands-on skills to perform repairs and maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, vertical transportation, fire/life safety, roofing, structure, parking lots, roads, and more, in accordance with all codes, laws, and regulations
- Perform customer and personal service assessments, meet quality standards, and evaluate customer satisfaction
- Complete any and all other duties and tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial building systems maintenance and repair, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, vertical transportation, life safety, and related systems
- Experience in team leadership, coaching, and performance management
- Comprehensive understanding and application of safe work practices and PPE use
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with staff, contractors, and clients
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in preventive maintenance and quality control processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience training and developing engineering and maintenance teams
- Technical certifications or licensure in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems
- Experience managing facility operations across multiple properties
- Advanced troubleshooting abilities in building automation and other complex systems
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
- Must be able to perform physical inspections and repairs (climbing, lifting, working in confined spaces or at heights)
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions
Location: [Onsite] Location:
On-site -Richmond, VA
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! 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
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