Facilities Engineer

JLL; Zamboanga City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Pasay, Philippines, is seeking a Facilities Engineer to maintain and optimize core building systems. The role covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and BAS, balancing proactive PM with swift corrective actions to deliver safe and energy-efficient environments.

You will collaborate with property management, internal engineering teams, and service contractors to ensure high uptime and performance, with a focus on compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs across HVAC units, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical equipment per protocols.
• Diagnose equipment failures, respond to system alarms, and resolve service requests promptly.
• Coordinate work with external vendors and contractors for specialized tasks.
• Monitor BAS and energy platforms, adjust controls to balance comfort and energy use.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance in CMMS.
• Support minor capital projects and ensure compliance with codes and OSHA standards.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

BAS platforms

Electrical schematics

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

The Facilities Engineer serves in a critical hands-on technical capacity to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize core building systems. The primary goal is to deliver safe, reliable, comfortable, and energy-efficient operational environments for all facility occupants. This position spans mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems (BAS), balancing proactive preventive maintenance with swift corrective actions.

Working in partnership with property management, internal engineering teams, and service contractors, the Facilities Engineer ensures high standards of building uptime and performance.

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 modernizations, 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

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