Life Science Facilities Maintenance Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay early access to earned wages

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead critical facilities operations on a life science campus. You will direct HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, manage a team of technicians, and coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance and uptime.

The role requires hands-on facilities experience, leadership skills, and a track record of delivering reliable, compliant operations in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands on facilities maintenance experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing hard services operations
• Experience with complex mechanical and electrical systems in mission-critical environments such as life science facilities, hospitals, data centers, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), energy management, and preventive maintenance best practices
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing technical teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Experience managing operational budgets, capital projects, and vendor contracts with strong financial acumen

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, fostering a culture where everyone is empowered to thrive through continuous learning, skill development, and collaborative problem-solving
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all hard services including HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency generators, chillers, boilers, building automation systems, and critical laboratory support equipment
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance, ensuring all work meets stringent life science facility requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance including FDA, ISO, and biosafety protocols
• Develop and monitor operational budgets, track key performance indicators, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of system reliability and uptime
• Coordinate capital improvement projects from planning through execution, serving as the technical expert and client advocate to ensure seamless integration with ongoing operations
• Conduct regular facility inspections and system assessments, identifying opportunities for performance optimization, energy efficiency improvements, and proactive equipment replacements
• Respond to emergency situations and system failures with urgency and technical expertise, implementing solutions that minimize impact to critical research operations
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including maintenance records, equipment inventories, standard operating procedures, and compliance reports using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety teams to ensure all maintenance activities align with laboratory safety protocols, chemical handling requirements and environmental regulations

Skills

Leadership

BAS knowledge

Budget management

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field

Tools

CMMS SAP

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead critical facilities operations on a life science campus. You will direct HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, manage a team of technicians, and coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance and uptime.

The role requires hands-on facilities experience, leadership skills, and a track record of delivering reliable, compliant operations in regulated environments.