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Lead Operating Engineer

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Redmond
Oct 07, 2025

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As a Lead Operating Engineer at JLL, you will maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, primary switch gear), and hot water systems while monitoring operation, adjusting, and maintaining refrigeration, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment along with ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping and filters in Greenhouse settings. This comprehensive engineering leadership role combines technical expertise with operational excellence, requiring you to record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment while reporting problems and malfunctions found, demonstrating ability to analyze various systems operations, determine causes of problems and take corrective action as required to schedule maintenance. You will play a crucial role in JLL's commitment to operational excellence by complying with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining clean and safe workplace, overseeing contractor activities within buildings, and keeping records of building rounds, readings, and engineering logs while ensuring understanding and compliance with emergency escalation procedures and Critical Facility Work processes.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical, and hot water systems
  • Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, air compressor systems, air conditioning equipment, and ventilating systems in Greenhouse settings
  • Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation while reporting problems and analyzing system operations for corrective action
  • Comply with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining clean and safe workplace
  • Oversee activities of contractors working within buildings while keeping records of building rounds, readings, and engineering logs
  • Inform contractors about building's critical functions and work requirements including incident contact response procedures
  • Ensure understanding and compliance with emergency escalation procedures while ensuring Critical Facility Work is well-understood process
  • Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent or technical training/degree with 4+ years experience in facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering
  • Performance goals to achieve 100% uptime and customer service level agreement (SLA) compliance with engineering support capabilities
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments including Greenhouse Facilities, HVAC, uninterruptable power supplies, and computer room air conditioning
  • Implementation and coordination of Preventative Maintenance Program as directed by Engineering Manager with proficiency in MS Office and email
  • Ability to think strategically and articulate effective vision for best in class performance of facilities with advanced analytical skills
  • Working knowledge and application of Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Building Control Systems
  • Ability to solve technical problems and deal with variety of options in varying situations with effective presentation skills
  • Understanding of work management processes, programs, and requirements with ability to follow Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience providing engineering support for development of complex utility/electrical/mechanical switching scripts and procedures including MOPs, EOPs, SOPs
  • Knowledge of Change Management processes with understanding of critical awareness processes and technical bulletins
  • Experience with regulatory inspections, Environmental audits, and OSHA inspections in critical facility environments
  • Background in Greenhouse facility operations and maintenance with understanding of specialized environmental control systems
  • Experience communicating directly with client employees, tenants, and groups within critical facilities while fielding complaints and concerns
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials storage, usage, and disposal procedures with workplace safety maintenance experience
  • Understanding of contractor oversight and coordination in critical infrastructure environments with local travel capability
  • Leadership experience ensuring personnel, vendors, and contractors understand critical awareness processes, programs, and protocols.
Location: On-site What you can expect from us:
  • You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe
  • Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay
  • Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
Inclusion Statement:

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Estimated compensation for this position:

85,800.00 - 124,400.00 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 -Redmond, WA

Job Tags:

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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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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 accomodationrequest@am.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.

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