Assistant Chief Engineer

JLL•Wilmington, DE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Chief Engineer in maintaining and optimizing all building systems and operations at a JLL-managed facility. You'll play a key role in ensuring safety compliance, managing preventative and corrective maintenance programs, and leading hands-on technical work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building envelope systems. This role requires both independent problem-solving abilities and collaborative teamwork to maintain optimal building performance and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance
High school diploma or equivalent years of relevant experience
Knowledge of carpentry, HVAC/controls, plumbing, and electrical systems
Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action
Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service abilities
Ability to work independently, safely, and make sound decisions in the field
Physical ability to frequently walk up and down stairs, climb ladders up to 40 feet, and lift 60 lbs. repeatedly
Ability to create SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs to ensure safe and efficient work completion
Willingness and ability to support after-hours building activities including shutdown operations
Participation as a member of the on-site emergency response team

Nice To Haves

Experience operating chillers and boilers
Supervisory experience
Ability to substitute for Operating Engineers' shifts when needed

Responsibilities

Assisting the Chief Engineer with reinforcing safety and environmental policies, identifying hazards and risks, and implementing methods to eliminate them
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on facility building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed systems and equipment
Monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS), responding to alarms, and diagnosing issues to resolution
Diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining HVAC equipment including refrigeration/air conditioning compressors, boilers, chillers, pumps, CRACs, and fans
Diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining plumbing components such as restroom fixtures, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, and piping
Diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical components including lamp and ballast replacement, fixtures, motors, and basic wiring
Conducting assigned facility rounds proactively and reporting on conditions affecting building appearance, client occupancy, and operations
Ordering materials to support maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/controls, and toxic monitoring systems
Leading knowledge-sharing sessions with team members on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety, and tool use