Operating Engineer

Job description

Operating Engineer

Looking for an Operating Engineer for multiple Downtown Denver mixed use facilities.  Be a part of nationally recognized engineering company while learning and growing with one of Denver’s leading engineering teams.  Responsibilities include:

Performs the maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.

Performs general facility related maintenance work including: replacement of lamps/ballasts, electrical systems, generators, UPS equipment and other maintenance tasks.

Operates building electrical systems in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with government regulatory compliance and standard operating procedures.

Performs maintenance in accordance with the Jones Lang LaSalle Preventative Maintenance Program.

Performs predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, maintenance routines and equipment rounds, and service requests as directed.

Performs all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with established work standards and practices.

Perform emergency or preventative maintenance repairs off hours as directed on nights and weekends as needed.

Experience in troubleshooting low voltage electrical systems.

Respond to building emergencies as needed and as directed in accordance with the building Life Safety Program.

Work with vendors and contractors regarding installations, preventative maintenance, and construction/modifications ensuring that all JLL safety procedures and guidelines are followed.  Complies with all company policies and procedures and performs other duties as assigned.

Ensure a safe work environment while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Maintain a courteous and professional work ethic, appearance, and attitude

Maintain compliance with the Engineering Services Compliance Program. Demonstrate improvement from previous scores.

Education/Experience

Operating Engineer should have a High school diploma or equivalent. The Operating Engineer will have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures.

Communication Skills

The Operating Engineer will have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos, with the ability to write simple correspondence, instructions and will also have the ability to explain issues in a clear and basic format dealing with operational and mechanical systems. Have the ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and/or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability  to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals with a basic understanding of geometry and its practical uses. This position will require the knowledge to prepare and explain energy savings models presented to the engineering and management team, showing cost savings and all associated costs with value added programs. Training will be given to keep all positions up to date on Owners cost objectives and operating expense.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Walking and standing for long periods of time are regularly required when performing the duties. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in a confined space. Must have the ability to work at heights up, and sometimes exceeding, 100 feet. The employee must regularly lift up to 25 pounds and frequently move up to 100 pounds, while adhering to Jones Lang LaSalle safety instructions prescribed in the safety handbook and all other safety courses provided. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; therefore the applicants must have 20/20 vision or wear glasses/contacts that bring their vision to 20/20.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. The Operating Engineer shall have the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations, while being able to rationalize problems and critical issues with minimal senior engineering and/or management input.

Other Skills and Abilities

Excellent skills in operating hand and power tools, power lifts, scaffolding, ladders, and be able to read digital meters and voltage testers.  Also must have the ability to troubleshoot all building systems to include electric and pneumatic controls and thoroughly understand how to interpret blueprints and schematics. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, and any other software program or piece of technology identified as standard for Jones Lang LaSalle or requested by the Client. Working knowledge of Angus Building System preferred.

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