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Lead Operating Engineer

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Owings Mills
Nov 03, 2025

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JLL has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Operating Engineerto support our client in Owings Mills, MD.

About JLL

We're JLL - a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them. If you're a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, let's talk.

What this job involves:

This position will require strong technical, mechanical, analytical, and administrative skills necessary to operate and maintain client properties and critical environment systems and components. The primary focus of this position will center on providing high levels of customer service to clients, on-site operations, and on-call plant operational support when needed. The Lead Operating Engineer will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of building and client operations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, CMMS platform usage, emergency response procedures, and general building maintenance. This is a union position.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs and/or assists in the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience
  • Checks malfunctioning equipment and ascertains corrective action required to restore to satisfactory operating condition.
  • Works with the Assistant Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer to implement the preventative maintenance program. Specific duties include but are not limited to: completion of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing preventative maintenance tasks, ordering of parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintaining inventory.
  • Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials and maintains a clean and safe workplace.
  • Provides training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff such as demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedure.
  • Works with the Assistant Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer to ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.
  • Coordinating purchase order requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies.
  • Any and all other duties/tasks assigned.

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of construction, HVAC, buildingengineering, and critical environment systems and components.
  • Experience with various types of hand tools and use of diagnostic equipment.
  • Proven safety record and compliance with safe work practices
  • Interpretengineering drawings and equipment manuals
  • Proficient computer skills including e-mail, word, Excel, and Smartphones.

Preferred

  • HVAC Trade, electrical trade, maintenance, or engineering License
  • Trade school completion
  • A CFC Universal license
  • Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
  • Stationary Engineers License or equivalent preferred

Physical environment

  • Physically able to work on a ladder, carry tools, and lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
  • Able to work in close spaces such as closets, and crawl spaces and work on roofs of buildings.

Pay $33.50 - 48.24 hourly

Estimated total compensation for this position:

62,000.00 - 99,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site - Owings Mills, MD

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

What you can expect from us:

You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Apply today!

Estimated compensation for this position:

33.00 - 48.24 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site -Owings Mills, MD

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

  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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