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Maintenance Lead

JLL
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Oct 2025
💰 $114,600/yr($79,000/yr$114,600/yr)

About the role

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.   

Maintenance Lead - JLL

What this job involves

 The Maintenance Lead is responsible for the operation and maintenance of facility mechanical systems and related automation to ensure machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. The role involves managing a team of up to 6 technicians  with the responsibility of protecting and improving the value of the client's assets, implementing reliability-based maintenance, and continuously enhancing maintenance practices to maximize performance.

What your day-to-day will look like

Perform maintenance and operation of building systems (fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cabling, lighting, temperature controls, critical environments, light construction).

  • Respond to and mitigate Alarm conditions, troubleshooting and driving to complete any necessary corrective action.

  • Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, drives, actuators using BAS tools and OEM standards

  • Provide supervision, guidance and training on the site Building Automation System.

  • Oversee the process and to maintain a robust critical spares inventory.

  • Provide oversight and guidance for Maintenance, Repair and efficient troubleshooting for HVAC, Compressed Air, Vacuum, Electrical, Lab Gas and other site systems.

  • Manage maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for refrigeration systems, including cold rooms and temperature-sensitive equipment.

  • Respond to alarms for O2 and CO2 sensors and make necessary repairs and replacements.

  • Oversee the provision of core site utilities to laboratory spaces and maintain regular communication with the Landlord’s service team to ensure minimal disruption.

  • Develop and implement maintenance plans incorporating preventive, corrective, and reliability procedures.

  • Ensure safety hazards are identified and remediated and manage safety training programs.

  • Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance best practices.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure.

  • Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.

  • Oversee contractor activities within the building ensuring compliance with site policies.

  • Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for work planning and documentation of work performed and labor hours.

  • Keep records of building rounds, engineering logs, and data sheets.

  • Flexible in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.

  • Provides immediate response to a variety of facility issues to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other site emergencies.

  • Develops estimates and presents proposals to site leadership.

  • Assists other trade professionals as necessary to complete team objectives

  • Must have availability to respond to after-hours emergencies on-site only as needed.

  • Must have ability to read and understand operator and service manuals, specifications and drawings.

  • Works at varying heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial and platform lifts.

  • Adapts appropriately to temporary adjustments in work schedule to accommodate projects and other site demands.

  • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

·         Education: High School graduate or GED.

·         1+ years facility related work experience, including customer service, leadership and supervisory experience

·         Extensive knowledge of computer applications including BAS, Microsoft Office and CMMS systems

·         Have the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

·         Have the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift.

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