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Operating Engineer

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Austin, TXFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Operating Engineer oversees daily operation, maintenance, and repair of critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment. The role maintains reliable facility performance through equipment adjustments, repairs, and preventive maintenance, and coordinates with the Critical Operations team. It also requires availability for after-hours and emergency response in a 24/7 environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Trades, requiredHVAC Trades, requiredBuilding Systems Operations, requiredEnergy Management Systems, requiredAutomation Controls, requiredHVAC Components, requiredNetwork Hardware, requiredCommunications Protocols, requiredFacility Management, requiredApplicable Codes, requiredAutomated Monitoring Tools, nice to haveBuilding Automation Systems, nice to haveEnergy Management Strategies, nice to haveCritical Operations Coordination, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required4+ Years Electrical and HVAC Experience, requiredClear in-Depth Background Check, requiredUniversal CFC Certification or Equivalent, nice to haveBoiler or Stationary Engineer License, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

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 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.

Operating Engineer-JLL

What this job involves: As an Operating Engineer at JLL, you'll oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment, ensuring our client facilities run safely, efficiently, and at optimum performance. You'll adjust and maintain chillers, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and controls, performing predictive, planned, and preventative maintenance to keep systems operating reliably in a 24/7 environment. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and in this role, your technical expertise directly impacts the comfort, safety, and operational continuity of the facilities we manage. This position requires close coordination with the Critical Operations team and availability for after-hours and emergency response, and because what sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, you'll be supported by a team that values your expertise and contributions every step of the way.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Oversee, monitor, and adjust the operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment and systems
  • Maintain and repair chillers, boilers, heat exchangers, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters to keep equipment at optimum performance
  • Complete building rounds, log equipment readings, and perform routine, predictive, and preventative maintenance as directed
  • Install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and associated controls
  • Respond immediately to emergency situations, including fire, evacuation, or equipment failure, and address customer concerns promptly
  • Coordinate with the Critical Operations team to support the Critical Area Program
  • Perform building interior/exterior repairs and related grounds maintenance as it pertains to the facility

Required qualifications:

  • HS diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in electrical and HVAC trades, including rooftop units, chillers, splits, VAV, and DX systems
  • Working knowledge of building systems operations, energy management systems, and automation controls
  • Ability to stand variable shifts in a 24/7 environment and be available for call-in and after-hours work
  • Strong understanding of basic HVAC components, techniques, and operations
  • Ability to clear an in-depth background check
  • General understanding of network hardware and communications protocols
  • Working knowledge of facility management technical disciplines and applicable codes

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with automated and monitoring tools and building automation systems
  • Familiarity with energy management strategies to reduce operating costs while meeting customer requirements
  • Prior experience coordinating with Critical Operations teams in mission-critical environments
  • Universal CFC certification or equivalent refrigerant handling credential
  • Boiler operating license or stationary engineer license, where required by local jurisdiction

Location: Austin,TX Schedule: M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM

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

Location:

On-site –Austin, TX 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 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.

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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 [email protected]. 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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How this job compares

Set against the 446 open Building Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$66–78K/yr58 salary ranges
  • US median$25–30/hr209 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Building Maintenance jobs in Texas and 446 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Building Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (273 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 164 of the 446 open Building Maintenance jobs (37%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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