Operating Engineer

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About the Role

The Base Building Technician II supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes to mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems in assigned facilities. Performs inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls and flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc. The Building Technician also ensures critical infrastructure such as HVAC and fire suppression systems are maintained.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises and directs contractors and monitors performance of their assigned responsibilities.

• Performs and/or directs the performance of all maintenance service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.

• Manages contractors, including selection, scheduling and job assignments, appraisals and recognition.

• Maintain lighting system bulbs and ballasts

• Assist the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building and equipment

• General interior maintenance - hang pictures, repair office furniture systems (not sure if the first two are applicable?), minor plumbing

• Completes special tasks that include but are not limited to; painting, locksmith work, tenant services requests, and general maintenance as assigned.

• Moves office furniture, machinery, equipment and other materials as requested

• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.

• Maintain and operate HVAC and building management system, evaluate and improve chronic comfort issues.

• Inspect, maintain, and document work done to life-safety equipment such as fire suppression.

• Ensure compliance with both regulatory and industry best-practices for volatile infrastructure such as pressure vessels, electrical infrastructure with greater than 40 calories of incident energy etc.

• Respond effectively to all emergencies.

• Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.

• Complies with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.

• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.

• Documents work performance and materials procurement as directed, using work order system

• Other assigned operational tasks as may be typically expected of the Building Engineer role

• Possible travel up to 20% at a minimum.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and basic electrical.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an applicable technical training program is desirable.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude.

• 2+ years' experience in the operation and maintenance of a large-scale utility plant including boilers, reverse osmosis units, chillers, cooling towers, diesel generators and electrical power distribution.

• Experience working in a cGMP environment.

• Experience working with established GMP procedures in the operation and maintenance of utility equipment.

• Successful candidate must be self-motivated who can work independently or on a team.

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form.

• Advanced computer skills.

• Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams.

• Ability to seek outside resources as needed.

• PC competency to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking

• Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 49 pounds

• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces

Location:

On-site -Houston, TX

Job Tags:

RME

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

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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