On-Site Assistant Chief Engineer — Building Systems Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in Nashville, TN to supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of facility systems. The role focuses on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, with hands-on leadership of the engineering team to ensure building performance and safety.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, a Universal EPA/CFC license, 4+ years in building engineering, and a TN driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical training/degree preferred.
• Universal EPA/CFC license.
• Minimum of four (4) years of technical building engineering experience including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and related software.
• Capable of CAPA management and enforcing Health & Safety policies.
• On-site response within 45 minutes for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot building systems to resolve malfunctions.
• Use CMMS to manage and close work orders and preventive maintenance tasks in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead and mentor team members in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related areas.
• Monitor BAS, respond to alarms, and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain records for building rounds, readings, refrigerant logs, safety policies, and OSHA/JLL policies.
• Conduct facility rounds, report conditions, and enter work orders for actions.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants and agencies with minimal disruption.
• Support after-hours activities and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing expertise

CMMS

BAS monitoring

Microsoft Office

CAPA management

Team leadership

Communication skills

On-site responsiveness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Building Automation Systems hardware

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in Nashville, TN to supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of facility systems. The role focuses on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, with hands-on leadership of the engineering team to ensure building performance and safety.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, a Universal EPA/CFC license, 4+ years in building engineering, and a TN driver’s license.