Senior Operating Engineer - Maintenance – JLL
What this job involves: As a Senior Operating Engineer - Maintenance at JLL, you will perform facility equipment maintenance in a manufacturing setting while monitoring and repairing Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards. This role requires you to maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency. You'll perform equipment maintenance including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements that reflect JLL's commitment to operational excellence and comprehensive facility management in manufacturing environments.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Facility Systems Maintenance and Operations:
• Perform comprehensive facility equipment maintenance in manufacturing setting with focus on system reliability and performance
• Monitor and repair Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for optimal facility operations
• Maintain equipment through cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to ensure optimum performance levels
• Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment and systems
• Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards through proactive maintenance and compliance monitoring
Quality Control and Performance Management:
• Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers on regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing for cost-effective operations
• Verify accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description to ensure proper inventory management
• Monitor quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors for optimal service delivery
• Analyze operation of various systems, determine cause of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action as required
Preventative Maintenance and System Optimization:
• Maintain responsibility for comprehensive facility services and preventative maintenance programs
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life
• Conduct systematic inspections and maintenance of critical manufacturing facility systems
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
• Document maintenance activities and equipment performance for continuous improvement initiatives
Safety and Compliance Management:
• Comply with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Maintain clean and safe workplace while ensuring compliance with OSHA and manufacturing safety standards
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory to ensure proper equipment availability and safety
• Maintain Universal Technician certification for CFCs while ensuring environmental compliance
• Support safety training initiatives and emergency response procedures as required
Purchasing and Inventory Control:
• Maintain responsibility for purchasing and inventory control to ensure adequate supplies and materials
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for timely delivery of maintenance materials and equipment
• Manage inventory levels to optimize operational efficiency while controlling costs
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers for reliable service and competitive pricing
Contracted Maintenance Oversight:
• Oversee contracted maintenance services while ensuring quality standards and safety compliance
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized maintenance and repair services
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to facility standards and client requirements
• Manage contractor relationships for cost-effective and reliable maintenance support
Required Qualifications:
Education and Certification: • High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC required
• Certification as Universal Technician for CFCs required (or within 90 days of employment)
• Universal CFC certification maintained and current
Experience Requirements: • 5 to 7 years minimum relevant experience in facility maintenance and building systems
• Experience in manufacturing setting preferred for understanding of industrial maintenance requirements
• Background in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems maintenance
Technical Skills and Knowledge: • Ability to analyze operation of various systems and determine cause of problems/malfunctions preferred
• Understanding of Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and equipment optimization techniques
• Understanding of safety protocols for hazardous materials handling and disposal
Technology and Systems: • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel, and CMMS systems preferred
• Ability to utilize computerized maintenance management systems for work order processing and documentation
• Understanding of building automation systems and control technologies
Safety and Training: • OSHA 10 or 30 hour training preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements and regulatory compliance
• Understanding of environmental regulations and hazardous materials management
Physical and Work Requirements: • Must be available for call-in work and emergency response as required
• Physical capability to perform maintenance tasks in manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, and work in various environmental conditions
• Willingness to perform other duties as required for comprehensive facility support
Professional Skills: • Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving equipment malfunctions
• Communication skills for coordinating with contractors, vendors, and facility stakeholders
• Attention to detail for accurate maintenance documentation and inventory management
• Leadership skills for potential oversight of maintenance staff and contractors
Location: Pinellas Park, Tampa, St. Petersburg or Clearwater, FL