Facilities Technician

JLL; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a proactive Facilities Technician to support vivarium operations, ensuring HVAC, electrical, plumbing and environmental systems meet strict compliance and performance standards.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, and basic carpentry or welding tasks, collaborating with Facilities and Research teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in general building repair and maintenance
• Ability to read, understand and follow SOPs for procedures, buildings and equipment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with CMMS or digital maintenance platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct vivarium walkthroughs for cleanliness and compliance
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on vivarium equipment (HVAC, lighting, water systems)
• Respond to maintenance requests (plumbing, electrical, lighting) to minimize disruption
• Schedule and perform PM on HVAC, pumps, motors and building systems
• Carry out welding tasks (MIG/TIG/arc) for repairs
• Perform routine building inspections and safety checks, including IACUC-related tasks

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Technical training program

Tools

CMMS familiarity

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.

Facilities Technician - JLL

What this job involves:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Technician to join our team in a role that is essential for the daily operation, upkeep, and long-term reliability of building systems. This position primarily supports vivarium operations, ensuring all equipment, utilities, and facility conditions meet strict compliance, performance, and environmental standards. While not stationed in the vivarium full-time this work will take place within laboratory, facility and vivarium environment, including preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, environmental checks, and vivarium‑specific work orders. This hands‑on role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, professionalism, and effective collaboration across Facilities and Research departments to maintain operational excellence and compliance.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Conduct regular vivarium walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, operational readiness, and compliance with facility and environmental standards
• Complete all preventative and corrective maintenance for vivarium equipment, including HVAC components, air handling units, lighting systems, water supply systems, alarms, monitoring devices, and specialized mechanical systems
• Respond promptly to daily maintenance requests and vivarium‑specific work orders, including plumbing, electrical, lighting, and general repairs to minimize disruption to research operations
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, pumps, motors, mechanical equipment, and building systems throughout the facility
• Execute welding tasks (MIG/TIG/arc) for metal repair, fabrication, equipment reinforcement, and structural support, ensuring safe operation and maintenance of welding equipment
• Conduct routine building inspections (interior and exterior), including compliance walkthroughs, safety checks, and IACUC inspections and repairs.
• Carry out general facility upkeep including carpentry, drywall repair, tiling, cabinetry work, and light remodeling to maintain a professional environment

Required Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair welding equipment and select appropriate materials for each job
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities to identify cost‑effective, durable maintenance solutions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders up to 30', work at heights, and stand for extended periods
• Strong customer service skills with clear, professional communication skills for interaction with site managers, research teams, and external vendors
• Background in commercial facility maintenance or construction trades (carpentry, tiling, drywall, finishing)
• Experience with MIG/TIG/arc welding with the ability to safely and effectively operate welding machines and related tools preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry
• Familiarity with controlled environments, air‑handling systems, environmental chambers, or regulated research spaces (vivarium experience)
• Experience with a CMMS or digital maintenance platform (eMaint, Maximo, FMX, Service Channel, Maintenance Connection, Upkeep, or similar)
• Ability to track PM schedules, asset history, inventory, and compliance documentation using maintenance software
• Comfort using mobile devices or tablets for inspections, reporting, and real‑time updates
• Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation to resolve urgent facility issues during off‑hours
• Waste water license preferred, trade school, union training, military service or college is desirable

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an applicable technical training program is desirable
• 3+ years of relevant experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and electrical
• Ability to read, understand and follow SOP's for procedures, buildings and equipment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft office and CMMS experience a plus
• Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Must have ability to regularly lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to safely perform overhead work while standing on ladders up to 28 ft.
• Must have the ability to regularly walk, bend, s