Building Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in Frisco, TX, is hiring a Building Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot and repair building systems across client sites. The role covers electrical, mechanical, plumbing and life-safety disciplines with a focus on operational reliability and safety.

The position requires 3+ years in facility operations, EPA certification (or willingness to obtain), strong communication and the ability to work with a team and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in facility operations or building maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
• EPA Universal Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Strong communication and collaboration with clients, vendors and team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment at client sites.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, fire and life safety systems.
• Record readings, calibrate, and adjust to keep HVAC systems optimal.
• Oversee facility services, preventative maintenance and inventory control.
• Support event setup/teardown and coordination with security teams.
• Adhere to safety policies for storage and disposal of hazardous materials.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years facility operations experience

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyze system operation

Word and Excel proficiency

Call-in availability / flexible scheduling

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

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.

Building Engineer

What this job involves

As a Building Engineer at JLL, you’ll be at the heart of keeping critical building systems running smoothly and efficiently for our clients. This role puts you on the front lines of facility operations, where you’ll operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across all systems. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and you’ll demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area - whether that’s Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations - while being multi-skilled in others to successfully complete your daily and weekly work assignments. You’ll be responsible for maintaining mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to keep facilities and building systems up to applicable standards.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment at client sites, ensuring work is accomplished with minimum disruption and followed by adequate clean-up
• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to keep facilities up to applicable standards
• Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain HVAC systems at optimum performance levels
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, and general maintenance tasks
• Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems, and monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Lead and assist with event setup and teardown activities including electrical, audio-visual coordination, and working with security teams as needed
• Comply with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace

Required qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 3+ years of similar working experience in facility operations or building maintenance
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• EPA Universal Technician Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action as required
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and team members
• Availability for call-in work and flexible scheduling as needed to support facility operations
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and lay for extended periods to access equipment components, and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of a vocational or trade program in HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, or related field
• Technical expertise in one or more craft areas: Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience in commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, or large-scale institutional campuses
• Knowledge of building automation systems and energy management practices

Schedule

M-F 8AM-5PM

Location

Frisco, TX
On-site - Frisco, TX

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth

• 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

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.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavor to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

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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.

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

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. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.