Assistant Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in San Diego, CA to supervise engineering and maintenance staff and manage critical building systems on-site. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and uptime across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems.

The position requires supervising staff, coordinating preventive maintenance, and overseeing contractor work while ensuring compliance and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in building operations, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance, or facilities environment.
• Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first year with company support.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely work on ladders up to 30 feet in height.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct engineering and maintenance staff during assigned shifts while monitoring work quality, safety, and overall team performance.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and service requests for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Monitor building operations including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, ventilation equipment, and fire/life safety systems to ensure continuous operation.
• Train and mentor engineering staff on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, workplace safety, and proper tool and equipment usage.
• Oversee contractors and vendors performing work within the facility, ensuring compliance with building procedures, safety requirements, and critical work authorization processes.
• Maintain engineering logs, system readings, maintenance records, inventory levels, and documentation related to equipment performance and building operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Universal CFC EPA certification

Trade school / related coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

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 people and 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.

What this job involves

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of building systems within a critical facilities environment. This role supervises operating engineers and maintenance staff while ensuring all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life safety, and emergency systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to building occupants. The Assistant Chief Engineer serves as a key leader for the engineering team, helping maintain operational excellence, supporting preventative maintenance programs, overseeing contractor activities, and assisting the Chief Engineer in achieving reliability, safety, and uptime goals. This position also assumes Chief Engineer responsibilities when the Chief Engineer is not on site.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Supervise and direct engineering and maintenance staff during assigned shifts while monitoring work quality, safety, and overall team performance.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and service requests for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Monitor building operations including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, ventilation equipment, and fire/life safety systems to ensure continuous operation.
• Train and mentor engineering staff on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, workplace safety, and proper tool and equipment usage.
• Oversee contractors and vendors performing work within the facility, ensuring compliance with building procedures, safety requirements, and critical work authorization processes.
• Maintain engineering logs, system readings, maintenance records, inventory levels, and documentation related to equipment performance and building operations.
• Support emergency response procedures, participate in on-call rotations, and assist with after-hours or weekend projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience in building operations, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or similar skilled trades.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance, or facilities environment.
• Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first year with company support.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely work on ladders up to 30 feet in height.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school education, union training, military service, or college coursework related to engineering or building operations.
• Experience working in critical environments such as clean rooms, laboratories, data centers, or secure facilities.
• Familiarity with Daikin VRV, DOAS, and related HVAC systems.
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs and contractor management.
• Knowledge of emergency escalation procedures and critical facility work authorization processes.
• Understanding of building automation systems and energy management controls.
• Experience maintaining inventory, ordering parts, and supporting operational budgeting processes.

Location

San Diego, CA
On-site – San Diego, CA, Vista, CA

Work Shift

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Salary

$42.79 - $49.52

Compensation

Expected compensation for this position: 89,000.00 – 103,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Benefits

Personal benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

For candidates in the United States, see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.

JLL is the brand name and a registered trademark of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.