Painter / General Maintenance Technician

JLL; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Painter / General Maintenance Technician to keep properties safe, functional, and visually appealing. You will perform painting, repairs, plumbing, electrical tasks, and preventive maintenance across interiors and exteriors.

Responsibilities include inspections, responding to tenant service requests, and supporting building operations to deliver exceptional workplace experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 3+ years of maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prime, and paint interior and exterior surfaces and perform general handyman tasks.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, closers, furniture, and structural components.
• Maintain plumbing systems including toilets, sinks, water heaters, and piping.
• Perform HVAC maintenance such as cleaning coils and replacing filters.
• Conduct facility inspections and hazard assessments; document conditions.
• Respond to emergencies, tenant requests, locksmith work, and equipment moves.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Painter / General Maintenance Technician – JLL

What this job involves:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining JLL-managed properties by ensuring buildings remain safe, functional, and visually appealing for client operations. This hands‑on position involves performing general building maintenance, repairs, and painting across interior and exterior surfaces while responding to tenant service requests and facility emergencies. You'll serve as a key contributor to operational excellence by conducting preventive maintenance, facility inspections, and repairs that directly impact client satisfaction and building performance. This role offers the opportunity to apply diverse technical skills in a dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to creating exceptional workplace experiences for building occupants.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prepare, prime, and paint building interior and exterior surfaces while performing general handyman tasks including hanging pictures, installing keyboard trays, and repairing office furniture systems.
• Repair and maintain building components including doors, locks, locking mechanisms, closers, furniture, controllers, and structural elements to ensure proper building functionality.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems including toilets, urinals, lavatories, flush valves, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, and sump pumps to prevent service disruptions.
• Perform HVAC maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, changing filters and belts, and supporting building climate control systems.
• Conduct assigned facility inspections and due diligence assessments, documenting conditions that impact client occupancy and operations while completing hazard assessments as necessary.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, tenant service requests, and special assignments including locksmith work, furniture moves, and equipment relocation as requested.
• Maintain documentation for fire extinguishers and other building systems, complete work performance records, track materials procurement, and perform vehicle safety inspections in compliance with safety procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems and components.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., with capacity to safely perform overhead work while standing on ladders up to 28 ft.
• Physical capability to regularly walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, lift, push, and pull in order to test and perform maintenance tasks throughout the workday.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to document work activities, report facility conditions, and interact professionally with tenants and team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an applicable technical training program in facilities maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or related trade.
• Experience with building management systems documentation and work order tracking software.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials storage, usage, and disposal protocols in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Previous experience in commercial property or corporate facility maintenance environments.
• Trade certifications or licenses in specialized areas such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or locksmith services.

Location: Onsite