Electrical Maintenance Lead Technician

JLL; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Cebu is seeking a Lead Technician for Building Electrical Maintenance to oversee electrical systems across campuses, ensuring safety, reliability and optimal performance. You will lead a team, perform hands-on maintenance, diagnose issues, and implement preventive programs to keep facilities running smoothly.

You will collaborate with facilities managers and contractors, train staff on safety, and drive energy efficiency improvements while upholding NEC and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program or vocational/technical training in electrical systems.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in commercial building electrical maintenance with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent state/local electrical certification required for the jurisdiction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems including low, medium, and high voltage distribution, motor controls, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, and emergency power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the activities of electrical maintenance technicians, providing technical guidance, work assignments, and hands-on mentorship to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and testing of electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, emergency generators, UPS systems, and lighting controls.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical failures and malfunctions using testing equipment, blueprints, and technical documentation to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with local, state, and national electrical codes (NEC), OSHA safety standards, and JLL’s quality assurance protocols.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, system upgrades, and capital improvement projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventories, work orders, and safety inspections using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Respond to emergency electrical issues outside regular business hours as part of on‑call rotation, demonstrating reliability and commitment to continuous facility operations.
• Conduct safety training and toolbox talks with team members to promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance with all electrical safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and system optimizations that reduce operational costs while enhancing building performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma + electrical apprenticeship

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Thermal imaging cameras

Power quality analyzers

Job description

JLL in Cebu is seeking a Lead Technician for Building Electrical Maintenance to oversee electrical systems across campuses, ensuring safety, reliability and optimal performance. You will lead a team, perform hands-on maintenance, diagnose issues, and implement preventive programs to keep facilities running smoothly.

You will collaborate with facilities managers and contractors, train staff on safety, and drive energy efficiency improvements while upholding NEC and OSHA standards.