Assistant Chief Engineer

JLL; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 118,474,000 - 139,138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an on-site Chief Engineer support role in Wilmington, DE, to maintain and optimize building systems at a JLL-managed facility. You will ensure safety compliance, manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and lead hands-on work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and envelope systems.

The position requires independent problem‑solving and teamwork to keep building performance and client satisfaction at high levels. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry, HVAC/controls, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer with reinforcing safety and environmental policies, identifying hazards and risks, and implementing methods to eliminate them.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed systems and equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), respond to alarms, and diagnose issues to resolution.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment including refrigeration/air conditioning compressors, boilers, chillers, pumps, CRACs, and fans.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing components such as restroom fixtures, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, and piping.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical components including lamp and ballast replacement, fixtures, motors, and basic wiring.
• Conduct assigned facility rounds proactively and report on conditions affecting building appearance, client occupancy, and operations.
• Order materials to support maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/controls, and toxic monitoring systems.
• Lead knowledge‑sharing sessions with team members on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety, and tool use.

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC/Controls

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

SOPs creation

After-hours support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BMS

Safety equipment

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.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pay: $45/hour

What this job involves:

This position supports the Chief Engineer in maintaining and optimizing all building systems and operations at a JLL‑managed facility. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safety compliance, managing preventative and corrective maintenance programs, and leading hands‑on technical work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building envelope systems. This role requires both independent problem‑solving abilities and collaborative teamwork to maintain optimal building performance and client satisfaction.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

• Assisting the Chief Engineer with reinforcing safety and environmental policies, identifying hazards and risks, and implementing methods to eliminate them.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on facility building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed systems and equipment.
• Monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS), responding to alarms, and diagnosing issues to resolution.
• Diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining HVAC equipment including refrigeration/air conditioning compressors, boilers, chillers, pumps, CRACs, and fans.
• Diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining plumbing components such as restroom fixtures, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, and piping.
• Diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical components including lamp and ballast replacement, fixtures, motors, and basic wiring.
• Conducting assigned facility rounds proactively and reporting on conditions affecting building appearance, client occupancy, and operations.
• Ordering materials to support maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/controls, and toxic monitoring systems.
• Leading knowledge‑sharing sessions with team members on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety, and tool use.

Desired experience and technical skills

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry, HVAC/controls, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently, safely, and make sound decisions in the field.
• Physical ability to frequently walk up and down stairs, climb ladders up to 40 feet, and lift 60 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to create SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs to ensure safe and efficient work completion.
• Willingness and ability to support after‑hours building activities including shutdown operations.
• Participation as a member of the on‑site emergency response team.

Preferred:

• Experience operating chillers and boilers.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to substitute for Operating Engineers’ shifts when needed.

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

Location:

On‑site – Wilmington, DE

Personalized 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 may 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.

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

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