Maintenance Technician – JLL

What this job involves:

As a Mechanical Engineer (SME) at JLL, you will leverage your extensive mechanical engineering experience and over 5 years of operations expertise to manage and optimize critical systems in a high-performance data center environment. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous operation of mission-critical infrastructure that supports our clients' data center operations. You'll apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex challenges, lead system optimization initiatives, and mentor technical teams while driving operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge data center facilities while advancing your career with a global leader in commercial real estate and facility management.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems specific to data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
• Design and implement cooling solutions optimized for high-density server environments while analyzing and enhancing airflow management strategies
• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules for all critical infrastructure, including conducting regular performance analyses of facility mechanical and electrical systems
• Lead root cause analysis for system failures or inefficiencies and implement corrective actions and system upgrades based on engineering assessments
• Propose and implement energy-saving initiatives to reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and evaluate green technologies suitable for data center operations
• Manage complex data center infrastructure projects, including expansions and upgrades, while collaborating with equipment vendors and service providers
• Mentor and guide a team of facility technicians and engineers while communicating effectively with executive management on infrastructure status and improvement plans

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of technical experience in building engineering with a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production equipment repair and maintenance
• Proven experience working in Data Centers/Raised Floor Environment
• Universal EPA 608 Certification
• CRAC (Liebert) maintenance and repair experience
• 2 years of trades school or documented apprenticeship in relevant craft skills
• Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one specific craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, Material Handling Equipment)
• Familiarity with building automation systems and fire/life safety protocols
• Knowledge of industry standards including ASHRAE and ISO regulations
• Experience implementing Method of Procedure (MOP) processes and critical environment protocols
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Physical capability to lift up to 80 lbs., work from heights, climb ladders up to 30 feet, and work in adverse conditions (extreme temperatures)

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Work Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Must be available for call-in work as required)