Apprentice Facilities Engineer: Learn Building Systems

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an Apprentice Engineer to begin a structured program developing skills in building operations and facilities management. You will work alongside Chief Engineers and learn to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems while progressing through apprenticeship levels.

The role stresses practical hands-on learning, safety compliance, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a CA approved indentured apprenticeship program.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in learning building systems.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers, pumps, and control systems.
• Respond to work orders and aid troubleshooting of building systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment rooms and mechanical spaces.
• Maintain logs and documentation of equipment performance and training milestones.
• Attend required apprenticeship training and complete on-job learning modules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an Apprentice Engineer to begin a structured program developing skills in building operations and facilities management. You will work alongside Chief Engineers and learn to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems while progressing through apprenticeship levels.

The role stresses practical hands-on learning, safety compliance, and documentation.