Building Maintenance Engineer

JLL•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Engineer to support building operations in Downtown Milwaukee. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC systems, chillers, mechanical equipment, and building infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. It helps minimize downtime, supports preventative maintenance, responds to emergencies, and provides service to building occupants and clients. The engineer performs plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance; operates and monitors critical building systems; conducts facility inspections; and maintains work orders and maintenance records. The position also supports safety and compliance initiatives and may require after-hours emergency response. Work is on-site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The listed pay is $38.39–$44.55 per hour. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in facility engineering or plant maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Experience working with chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, fluid handling systems, and mechanical equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and repair skills related to commercial building systems and infrastructure.
Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, email systems, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools, climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the facility.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response situations.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Trade school education or technical/vocational training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, or mechanical systems.
Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Familiarity with emergency power systems, fire suppression systems, and steam systems.
Experience overseeing or coordinating vendor and contractor activities within a commercial facility environment.
Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and commercial building code compliance.
Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Experience in high-rise commercial buildings, critical environments, or large facility operations.

Responsibilities

Perform plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Perform preventative maintenance and support reliability-centered maintenance practices for building systems and infrastructure.
Monitor and operate emergency generators, fire suppression equipment, cooling towers, air handling units, steam systems, and condensate return systems.
Conduct scheduled tours and inspections of the Building Automation System (BAS), mechanical rooms, generator rooms, switchgear rooms, and related facility spaces.
Respond to after-hours building emergencies and take corrective action independently or coordinate with on-call personnel and vendors as needed.
Review and maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, and CMMS documentation.
Support safety and compliance initiatives by following OSHA regulations, building codes, environmental standards, and JLL policies and procedures.
Coordinate or oversee vendor and contractor activities within the facility, as applicable.