
Sr. Operating Engineer
Mebane, NCFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Operating Engineer operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facility equipment and building systems at a client site. The role requires technical expertise in one craft area, such as electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, or central utility plant operations, and the ability to work across others. The engineer also supports preventive maintenance, inventory, vendors, purchasing, and event setup while maintaining safe, minimally disruptive client spaces.
Skills & qualifications
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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.
What this job involves- The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.
Essential Functions:
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Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment at a client’s site
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Ensure that work performed in client space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate clean-up
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Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned
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Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
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Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies and develop sources for stock materials related to maintaining the facility.
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Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
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Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
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Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace
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Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
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Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing
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Prepare and submit purchase order requests
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Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description
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Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory
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Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
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Lead and/or assist with event setup/teardown activities including electrical, audio visual, coordinating with security or other tasks as needed
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Any and all other duties assigned
Requirements/Qualifications
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High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
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Completion of a vocational/trade program preferred
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2+ years of similar working experience
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Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
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Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment)
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Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
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Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
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Strong communication skills
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The individual in this role must be available for Call-in work
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Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
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Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site –Mebane, NC Job Tags:
Energy Efficiency Analysis 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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How this job compares
Set against the 1,392 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$71–88K/yr207 salary ranges
- US median$25–32/hr548 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 21 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in North Carolina and 1,392 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- CBRE4 open
- Amazon2 open
- UNC Health Care2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (910 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 454 of the 1,392 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (33%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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