What this job involves
The HVAC Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring optimal facility performance across JLL's managed properties. In this hands-on position, you'll be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC/R, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Your expertise will directly impact equipment efficiency, operational uptime, and client satisfaction. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment. You may provide floating coverage with shifts determined weekly to support PTO and planned absences for 12-hour operators. Join JLL and contribute to shaping the future of real estate through technical excellence and innovation.
What your day-to-day will look like
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC/R systems including air handling units, exhaust fans, fume hoods, fan coil units, reheat coils, and associated mechanical equipment
- Respond promptly to customer service requests related to indoor temperature, comfort issues, and building system performance
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- Maintain accurate system documentation and update work order status in CMMS and SAP systems in real time
- Conduct facility inspections and report conditions impacting operations or occupancy; identify safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Support building interior and exterior repairs including lighting, roofing systems, walls, flooring, and fixtures when needed
- Escalate operational issues to management and clients in a timely manner; support technical team operations, staffing, onboarding, reporting, training, and compliance activities as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of technical building engineering experience with strong HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical maintenance knowledge
- Minimum 3 years of field experience with trade school training OR 5 years of total field experience
- Universal EPA 608 Certification
- Strong understanding of HVAC system design, repair, electrical systems, low voltage controls, and maintenance
- Good verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service and interpersonal abilities
- Basic computer proficiency including email, internet, and CMMS systems
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment with flexible scheduling and availability for call-in work
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade school education or apprenticeship in HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical systems
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, and overhead work
- Ability to work from ladders up to 30 feet while carrying tools and work in extremely hot and cold environments during daytime or nighttime hours
Location: On-site – Bradley, IL
Work Shift: Rotating 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
Rotation Pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, with alternating weeks
Week 1:
Monday-Tuesday: Work
Wednesday-Thursday: Off
Friday-Sunday: Work
Week 2:
Monday-Tuesday: Work
Wednesday-Thursday: Off
Friday-Sunday: Off
HVAC Mechanic – JLL
What this job involves
The HVAC Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring optimal facility performance across JLL's managed properties. In this hands-on position, you'll be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC/R, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Your expertise will directly impact equipment efficiency, operational uptime, and client satisfaction. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment. You may provide floating coverage with shifts determined weekly to support PTO and planned absences for 12-hour operators. Join JLL and contribute to shaping the future of real estate through technical excellence and innovation.
What your day-to-day will look like
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC/R systems including air handling units, exhaust fans, fume hoods, fan coil units, reheat coils, and associated mechanical equipment
- Respond promptly to customer service requests related to indoor temperature, comfort issues, and building system performance
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- Maintain accurate system documentation and update work order status in CMMS and SAP systems in real time
- Conduct facility inspections and report conditions impacting operations or occupancy; identify safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Support building interior and exterior repairs including lighting, roofing systems, walls, flooring, and fixtures when needed
- Escalate operational issues to management and clients in a timely manner; support technical team operations, staffing, onboarding, reporting, training, and compliance activities as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of technical building engineering experience with strong HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical maintenance knowledge
- Minimum 3 years of field experience with trade school training OR 5 years of total field experience
- Universal EPA 608 Certification
- Strong understanding of HVAC system design, repair, electrical systems, low voltage controls, and maintenance
- Good verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service and interpersonal abilities
- Basic computer proficiency including email, internet, and CMMS systems
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment with flexible scheduling and availability for call-in work
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade school education or apprenticeship in HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical systems
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, and overhead work
- Ability to work from ladders up to 30 feet while carrying tools and work in extremely hot and cold environments during daytime or nighttime hours
Location: On-site – Bradley, IL
Work Shift: Rotating 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
Rotation Pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, with alternating weeks
Week 1:
Monday-Tuesday: Work
Wednesday-Thursday: Off
Friday-Sunday: Work
Week 2:
Monday-Tuesday: Work
Wednesday-Thursday: Off
Friday-Sunday: Off