Lead HVAC Technician

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Lead HVAC Technician in Research Triangle Park, NC. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, including air handling units, chillers, boilers, pumps and controls, ensuring reliable tenant operations.

A valid EPA/CFC license, BMS familiarity, and 6+ years of building engineering experience are required. This is a hands-on role with some vendor coordination and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, trade school completion, or documented apprenticeship.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Industrial HVAC experience required.
• Universal EPA / CFC license.
• 6+ years of technical building engineering experience including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Preferred CMMS/work order systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing preventive and repair work orders on facility mechanical systems and equipment.
• Maintain air handling units, exhaust fans, fume hoods, fan coil units, reheat coils, and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and report conditions impacting client occupancy and operations.
• Monitor refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, back-up systems, boilers, pumps, valves, and related components; document readings and adjust as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on base building and critical systems; manage work orders and coordinate repairs.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire motors; install and service pumps, air compressors, and controls; support major repairs.
• Schedule vendor repairs and maintain records; ensure work is completed with minimal disruption.
• Keep system documentation current in a central repository; maintain tools and supplies.
• Follow hazardous materials policies and participate in other tasks as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

BMS familiarity

Plumbing experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

What this job involves -

The Lead HVAC Technician is involved in the performing both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on multiple interior and exterior surfaceslocated in Research Triangle Park, NC.

What is the day to day?

• Performance of ongoing preventive and repair response work orders on facility mechanical systems, equipment, and other associated components.
• This includes maintaining and repairing air handling units, exhaust fans, fume hoods, fan coil units, reheat coils, and other associated mechanical equipment.
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.
• Monitor the operation and make adjustments on refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment including but not limited to: managing a work order system, performing work with a minimum amount disruption, properly recording work completed, and reporting any equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors, operating parts, etc.; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
• Schedule vendor repairs and preventative maintenance that is not performed in-house; hosting vendors, confirming work co and reporting work completed.
• Maintain up to date & complete system documentation in a central resource location, for all repairs or changes to the systemMaintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials
• Supports other task/work as assigned
• May be called upon to perform other general maintenance and support duties on an as-needed basis, which may include fulfilling tenant requests, small plumbing repairs and various tasks.

Desired experience and technical skills -

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent, trade school completion, or documented apprenticeship
• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Industrial HVAC experience is required
• Universal EPA / CFC license
• 6+ years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in the technical aspects of packaged HVAC, plumbing, electrical, production equipment repair and maintenance. Knowledge of overall system design and applications.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS)

Preferred

• Experience using CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) or work order systems

Work Environment

• Position requires frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting of to 40+ pounds
• Working in manufacturing facility in hot and cold environments

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, OT as needed

Location:

Research Triangle Park, NC

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

On-site - Research Triangle Park, NC

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. Some of these benefits include:

• 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

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