Jr Facility Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Gurabo, Northern (PR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Junior Facilities Engineer to join our team on-site in Gurabo, PR. This entry-level role combines facilities management with asset validation to maximize uptime and extend asset lifecycles.

You will perform equipment assessments, support predictive maintenance, analyze failures, and help optimize asset performance across our real estate portfolio. The position involves 30–50% field work and requires a 0–2 year background in related operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related field.
• 0–2 years in asset management, facilities operations, or building engineering; fresh graduates with strong coursework considered.
• Understanding of facilities management principles, building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety), and CMMS/EAM familiarity.
• Analytical skills: statistical analysis, failure interpretation and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment performance assessments and maintain asset databases.
• Support predictive maintenance by monitoring sensor data and coordinating maintenance.
• Document failures and perform root cause analysis to identify recurring issues.
• Monitor real-time building system performance and support optimization recommendations.
• Travel 30–50% for site inspections and portfolio properties.

Skills

Facilities management knowledge

Data analysis

Building systems understanding

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python basics

MATLAB basics

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.

Position Purpose

Junior Facilities Engineer - Entry-level technical role focused on ensuring operational performance and maintenance optimization of building systems and critical infrastructure across JLL's real estate portfolio. Combines facilities management expertise with asset validation practices to maximize equipment uptime, extend asset lifecycles, and minimize operational disruptions.

Core Responsibilities

• Facilities Assessment & Data Analysis: Conduct equipment performance assessments, validate maintenance metrics, and analyze failure patterns. Maintain comprehensive asset databases and create performance dashboards to track facility health across the portfolio.
• Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance: Support implementation of predictive maintenance programs by monitoring sensor data from IoT devices, analyzing equipment health indicators (vibration, thermal, performance), and coordinating condition-based maintenance activities.
• Failure Analysis & Investigation: Document equipment failures, conduct root cause analysis using facilities management methodologies, categorize failure modes, and create trend reports to identify recurring issues and systemic problems.
• Asset Performance Optimization: Monitor real-time building system performance against design specifications, track energy efficiency metrics, identify performance degradation, and support optimization recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Facilities Management, or related technical field.
• Experience: 0-2 years in asset management, facilities operations, or building engineering (fresh graduates with strong technical coursework considered).
• Technical Skills: Understanding of facilities management principles, building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety), condition monitoring technologies, data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Python/MATLAB basics), and CMMS/EAM systems.
• Analytical Capabilities: Statistical analysis, failure mode interpretation, basic Six Sigma/Lean knowledge, and dashboard creation skills.
• Key Performance Indicators:
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness >85% for critical systems
  • Mean Time To Repair <4 hours for critical equipment
  • 80% planned vs. reactive maintenance ratio
  • 99% uptime for mission-critical systems
  • 99% accuracy in facilities data collection
• Work Environment: Regular site visits for equipment inspections (30-50% field work), occasional overnight travel for portfolio properties, work in mechanical rooms and industrial environments requiring PPE and safety training.

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

Location: On-site –Gurabo, PR

Benefits

• 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 additional details please see our career site pages for each country. 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.

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