Facilities Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Pasay, Philippines, seeks a qualified Facilities Engineer to oversee maintenance, BAS monitoring, and CMMS recordkeeping for a Class A corporate campus. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose systems, and coordinate with external vendors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a Registered Electrical Engineer license, and 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in building engineering or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Registered Electrical Engineer license.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or commercial facility operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure; ability to read technical schematics/blueprints.
• Direct experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and CMMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, respond to system alarms, and resolve occupant service requests promptly.
• Coordinate work with external vendors and maintenance contractors as needed.
• Monitor BAS and energy platforms; adjust setpoints to balance comfort and energy performance.
• Conduct routine inspections across mechanical rooms and operational floors; maintain CMMS records.
• Support minor capital projects and retrofits; ensure compliance with local codes and OSHA standards.
• Participate in emergency response efforts to mitigate building issues after hours.

Skills

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing infrastructure

Reading schematics/blueprints

CMMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CMMS platforms

Tridium

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Operations

• Perform regular preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs across HVAC units, electrical systems, plumbing infrastructure, and mechanical equipment per scheduled protocols.
• Diagnose equipment failures, respond to system alarms, and resolve occupant service requests promptly.
• Coordinate work with external specialized vendors and maintenance contractors when external technical expertise is required.

Building Systems & Automation

• Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and energy platforms, adjusting setpoints and operating controls to balance occupant comfort with energy performance.
• Conduct structured routine inspections across mechanical rooms, roof decks, and operational floors to identify early operational risks.
• Maintain comprehensive records of repairs, maintenance logs, and asset histories using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Project Support & Compliance

• Support minor capital improvement projects, equipment modernisations, and facility retrofits, helping coordinate service shutdowns with minimal impact on operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with local building codes, environmental guidelines, and OSHA safety standards.
• Participate in emergency response efforts, providing technical expertise to mitigate building issues during after-hours events.

Core Competencies & Technical Scope

Technical Focus

Operational Scope

Key Platforms & Tools

HVAC & Mechanical

Preventive service, refrigerant handling, air handlers, chillers, and pumps

System Monitoring

Electrical Infrastructure

Power distribution, switchgears, emergency backup generators, lighting automation

Single-line diagrams, electrical schematics

Building Controls

Control loop adjustments, schedule modifications, temperature and alarm tracking

Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or similar BAS platforms

Operations Management

Work order execution, asset lifecycle tracking, maintenance reporting

Enterprise CMMS platforms

Candidate Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Licensure: Registered Electrical Engineer.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or commercial facility operations.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, paired with the ability to read technical schematics and blueprints.
• Systems Exposure: Direct experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and CMMS platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade licenses or certifications (HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, or boiler operator).
• Experience operating within Class A commercial office buildings or corporate campuses.
• Knowledge of LEED standards, energy conservation practices, and OSHA safety standards.

Location: On-site –Pasay, Philippines

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.