Assistant Chief Engineer

JLL • Syracuse, NY

1d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer monitors, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire/life-safety, and emergency-backup systems in a data center or critical facility. The role includes adjusting and maintaining refrigeration, chilled-water and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilation and hot-water systems, pumps, valves, piping, filters, controls, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. The engineer records operating readings, makes adjustments, responds to safety issues and temperature complaints, and performs repairs and preventive maintenance to support proper system operation and tenant comfort.

The position assists with scheduling and directing preventive and contracted maintenance, ordering repair and installation parts, and supporting client change requests. General maintenance duties include upkeep of mechanical spaces, lighting, tool-room and workshop inventory, and assigned building repairs. The engineer follows JLL and client safety requirements, documents hazards and near misses, and may need to respond to emergencies and perform planned maintenance outside regular hours, including weekends. This is an on-site position in Syracuse, New York. Expected compensation is $75,000–$95,000 per year. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC.
• Universal Technician certification for CFCs; Universal CFC EPA certification.
• Hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility, including UPS systems, CRACs, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• At least 5 years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to analyze system operation, identify causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Ability to respond to emergency conditions during off-hours and weekends and perform planned after-hours maintenance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong customer-service skills.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements: frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and overhead work; lifting up to 50 pounds; using ladders up to 30 feet and working at heights; and climbing a ladder with a 300-pound weight limit while carrying an approximately 20-pound tool bag.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school education, union training, military service, or college.
• Experience operating and maintaining building electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including programmable controllers (PLC) and building automation systems (BAS).

Responsibilities

• Monitor mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, and emergency-backup systems, including HVAC, plumbing, controls, lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear, and hot-water systems.
• Analyze system operation, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Monitor, adjust, operate, maintain, and repair HVAC and related equipment, including refrigeration, chilled-water and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating and hot-water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters.
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Monitor building control systems, perform repairs and recalibration, and start up or shut down equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot and operate direct digital control systems and building mechanical equipment while supporting tenant comfort.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with scheduling it to minimize disruption to building services.
• Direct contracted maintenance work as needed and assist outside contractors with major overhauls and annual mechanical-equipment inspections.
• Order parts and equipment needed for repairs, maintenance, and new installations; report anticipated supply or materials shortages to the Chief Engineer.
• Perform general upkeep of mechanical and equipment rooms, including sweeping and maintaining lighting in mechanical rooms, equipment rooms, elevators, and service and public areas.
• Maintain parts inventory in the tool room and workshop and periodically check tools and instruments.
• Assist with writing, managing, executing, and supervising client-required Change Requests.
• Respond to temperature complaints and perform assigned tenant-service tasks, including light and ballast replacement, plumbing, water treatment, restroom repairs, ceiling-tile replacement, and equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Perform tamper-valve and elevator inspections and weekly or monthly life-safety generator maintenance.
• Participate in JCAP (OCP or ESCP).
• Follow JLL and client safety standards and established safety policies and procedures; prepare and follow Job Hazard Assessments and record good catches and near misses in the CMO safety system.
• Comply with policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Respond to emergency conditions during off-hours and weekends and perform planned after-hours maintenance as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED