Job Title: Operating Engineer
Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee (On-Site)
Job Summary: We are supporting a company seeking an experienced Operating Engineer to help maintain reliable building performance and a professional facility environment. This position plays a key part in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining critical systems while also contributing to a polished guest-facing presentation.
Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and adjust mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and respond to alarms or equipment issues to restore normal operation.
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks, document work in the CMMS, and identify developing equipment concerns for follow-up.
- Perform routine troubleshooting and repairs, carry out work orders, and communicate progress and completion details clearly.
- Support safety compliance, contractor coordination, and general facility appearance through inspections, cosmetic repairs, and maintenance support.
Required:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training from a trade school, community college, or apprenticeship program in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related trade is strongly preferred.
- Minimum three to five years of experience in building operations and maintenance, with hands-on experience operating and maintaining commercial HVAC systems, building controls, and general facility systems.
- Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, central plant equipment, electrical systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and basic building automation system interfaces.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs, use common hand tools and diagnostic equipment, document work in a CMMS, and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Universal EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling certification is preferred or willingness to obtain within six months of employment; OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour General Industry safety certification is preferred; state or local stationary engineer’s license, building operator’s permit, or equivalent may be required by jurisdiction.
- Must be able to meet the physical and working conditions described, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, working in mechanical and confined spaces, and maintaining flexibility for evenings, weekends, on-call coverage, and event-related demands.
About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
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