Facilities Automation Technician

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 83,758,000 - 110,484,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in New Albany, OH is seeking a Facilities Automation Technician to monitor and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS) that control utilities, HVAC, and cleanroom environments. You will work with maintenance, engineering, quality and operations to ensure reliable performance and accurate documentation in a compliant, audit-ready environment.

The role requires hands-on BAS troubleshooting, alarm response, sequence updates, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating BAS/HVAC control systems in regulated environments.
• Familiar with ALCOA+ data integrity and audit trails.
• CMMS experience, preferably Maximo.
• Knowledge of BACnet/Modbus and common BAS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BAS performance, alarms, trends, and environmental conditions.
• Respond to alarms, document events, and escalate per procedures.
• Maintain stable environmental conditions for controlled spaces.
• Troubleshoot BAS devices such as sensors, actuators, valves, and controllers.
• Update graphics, sequences, and configurations; assist with maintenance.
• Document work orders and BAS activities in CMMS.
• Support GMP/GxP compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations on issues.

Skills

BAS operation experience

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Documentation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering/controls (preferred)

Tools

Niagara N4

Metasys

Siemens

Honeywell

Maximo CMMS

BACnet

Modbus

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.

Facilities Automation Technician - JLL

What this job involves:

The Facilities Automation Technician is responsible for monitoring, operating, and supporting the Building Automation Systems (BAS) that control utilities, HVAC equipment, cleanroom environments, and facility infrastructure. This role helps ensure reliable system performance, environmental stability, and documentation accuracy in a high‑reliability, audit‑ready environment. The role works closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations teams to support system performance, alarm response, troubleshooting, and controlled system changes. A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. We seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Monitor Building Automation System performance including graphics, trends, alarms, sequences, and environmental conditions.
Respond to BAS alarms, document events, and elevate issues per site procedures.
Maintain stable temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure relationships for controlled environments.
Troubleshoot BAS field devices including sensors, actuators, valves, VAVs, AHUs, controllers, communication modules, and networked components.
Support configuration, graphics updates, point checks, sequence verification, and system tuning.
Assist with preventive maintenance, calibrations, corrective work, and system repairs in coordination with maintenance teams.
Maintain accurate documentation in CMMS (Maximo preferred) for work orders, alarm responses, and BAS activities.
Support compliance with GMP/GxP expectations, including ALCOA+ data integrity, audit trails, and user access management.
Follow formal change processes for modifications to logic, sequences, setpoints, and hardware.
Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and maintenance teams on alarms, investigations, and root‑cause analysis.
Provide control-room support for environmental monitoring, equipment startup/shutdown, and system performance reviews.
Support commissioning, qualification, and system validation activities (FAT/SAT, Cx, IQ/OQ tasks).
Review trends, dashboards, and environmental stability data to identify inefficiencies, drift, or equipment degradation.
Support energy‑management initiatives while ensuring environmental control requirements remain met.
Document findings and elevate long-term or recurring issues to automation and engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma - GED.
• 4+ years of experience working with Building Automation Systems or HVAC control systems within industrial, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting BAS platforms (Niagara N4, Metasys, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.).
• Knowledge of controls networking such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP expectations including ALCOA+, audit trails, and user access control.
• CMMS experience (Maximo preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in engineering, Controls, HVAC, Industrial Technology, or related technical field; or equivalent industrial controls/automation experience.
• Certifications such as Niagara N4, CCST, ISA, Siemens/JCI control certifications, or equivalent.
• Experience with Siemens Desigo (preferred system platform).
• Familiarity with IT/OT cybersecurity basics, backup/restore processes, and network segmentation.
• Experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, validation lifecycle documentation, and qualification activities.

Competencies:

• Ownership and accountability
• Systems thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• High documentation accuracy and compliance discipline
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate clearly
• Data-driven approach to performance improvement

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to access mechanical spaces, climb ladders, and work at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work safely around live mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to support shift rotations, alarms, and operational needs.

Location:

Onsite - New Albany, OH.

Salary / Comp:

$29.23 - $42.40 per hour | $60.800 - $80.200 + OT and shift differential.

Shifts:

• 2 Day Shift Positions: 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• 2 Night Shift Positions: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
• Shifts B Shift – 6am-6pm Thur-Sat & Every other Wed (AOH207) 10% Shift Differential 2:30PM
• C Shift – 6pm-6am Thur-Sat & Every other Wed (AOH307) 10% Shift Differential 6:00PM - 10:00PM and 15% 10:00PM - 6:30AM
• D Shift - 6am-6pm Sun-Tue & every other Wed (AOH407) 10% Shift Differential 2:30PM
• E Shift – 6pm-6am Sun-Tue & every other Wed (AOH507) 10% Shift Differential 6:00PM - 10:00PM and 15% 10:00PM - 6:30AM

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees.

We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success.

What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry.

We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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.

• 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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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.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

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