Operating Engineer (Torrance, CA 90504)

Operating Engineer (Torrance, CA 90504)

A career at Jones Lang LaSalle puts you in the center of one of the largest, most sophisticated and industry-leading commercial real estate and investment management firms in the world. We are recognized globally for creating real value for clients and employees. Recent awards include

● World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune magazine (2008, 2009, 2011) ● Best Big Companies, Forbes magazine's Platinum 400 (2006, 2007, 2008) ● World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere Institute (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) ● Sustainable Cities Award, Financial Time and Urban Land Institute (2008) ● 100 Best Corporate Citizens, CRO magazine (2007, 2009) ● 505 Out Front Companies for Diverse Leadership: Best Places for Diverse Managers to Work (2011)

We attract, develop and reward the best, and most diverse, people in our industry, challenging them to develop enduring client relationships built on core values like trust, integrity, respect and excellence. When you join our team, you become part of a vibrant environment that is committed to equipping you with the resources to develop a long-lasting and rewarding career.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2010 global revenue of $2.9 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 70 countries from more than 1,000 locations worldwide, including 200 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate with approximately $45.3 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our Web site, www.joneslanglasalle.com

Purpose:

To effectively and efficiently operate and maintain all HVAC and related equipment, providing environmental control to the property and to perform maintenance from tenant requests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Maintains good tenant relations through prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by JLL.
Makes adjustments and changes on HVAC equipment
1. Chiller and reheat adjustments for proper operation.
2. Building environmental controls.
3. Starts and stops equipment.
Performs general maintenance and operation of central plant equipment.
Monitors systems for potential problems (or existing problems) and formulates solutions to be presented to the Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer for appropriate action.
Performs all maintenance in a safe manner.
Assists in training of all personnel in operation and maintenance procedures involved within the property.
Reviews on a regular basis and is prepared to follow all current emergency procedures set forth by JLL and the assigned property.
Maintains ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors.
Acts as a team member with all employees of the management staff.
Complies with all written JLL and regional company policies.
Purchases parts and supplies according to company policy as directed by Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer.
Makes adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment to maintain established comfort zones. These adjustments and changes must be within the guidelines set forth by the Chief Engineer and/or Assistant Chief Engineer.
Aids in the ordering, stocking and inventory of parts and supplies as directed by the Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer.

Other Functions

Participates in the inventory of supplies and parts.
Maintains the integrity of all mechanical spaces.
Performs preventative maintenance program duties including record keeping.
Assumes additional responsibilities and authority as delegated by the Chief Engineer or the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Essential Physical Abilities:

Visually inspect machinery and building.
Walks up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedure practice or implementation.
Detects emergency alarms - auditory and/or visual.
Window washing equipment inspections are made by examining the rig.(when required)
Cleaning inspections require getting on hands and knees to inspect inaccessible areas.
Ability to work weekends and extended hours.
Climb ladders to adjust air flow and make inspections above ceiling.
Trained and capable of moving chemical distribution containers, drums and tanks via pallet jack or when required, forklift.
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Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Reads and understands equipment instruction manuals.
Writes reports using all parts of speech with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Uses proper English when interacting with tenants.
Computes mathematical equations on a chiller performance test.
Communicates essential information needed for decision making.
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
Identifies and resolves mechanical problems.
Understands basic building system design and operation, i.e., fire system, domestic water system, HVAC system and electrical distribution system.

Uses proper organizational skills and compiles appropriate information to plan and complete assigned tasks.
Negotiates with vendors for fair prices.
Able to read and interpret blue prints and schematics.
Produces computerized spreadsheets.

Experience:
Two years of building operations and maintenance
Stationary equipment engineer operator license (where applicable)
Boiler operator license (where applicable)

Education:
High School Diploma
BOMA Engineering School (recommended)

Start a lasting career with Jones Lang LaSalle today!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at http://www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job: 21013.

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

• Location: Torrance, CA 90504
• Compensation: Paid
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