Building Technician

JLL•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Technician performs hands-on maintenance to help keep building facilities and essential equipment operating safely and efficiently, supporting occupant and client comfort, safety, and satisfaction. The role involves maintaining building systems and equipment, completing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks, coordinating with contractors, and following engineering procedures and safety standards. This is an on-site position in Savannah, Georgia, with an eight-hour first-shift morning schedule. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Technical or vocational certification in electrical, mechanical, or building services, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Prior experience in building maintenance, facilities engineering, or a related skilled trade.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, including power points, light fittings, and basic troubleshooting.
Ability to safely operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, and air-conditioning systems.
Basic plumbing and general handyman skills.
Ability to work on-site and perform physical tasks, including inspections across multiple building areas.
Commitment to safety procedures and engineering compliance standards.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ACMV systems, fire protection systems, and lift/escalator maintenance coordination.
Experience working with contractors and vendors on service delivery.
Basic understanding of energy and water metering and reporting.
Prior experience in a customer-facing or client-site environment.
Inventory or spare-parts management experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily inspections and checks of essential equipment, including low-tension switchgears and distribution boards; record operating parameters and meter readings for energy and water consumption.
Operate and maintain air-conditioning equipment, pumps, air compressors, sump pumps, transfer pumps, and booster pumps in common areas.
Troubleshoot electrical issues, install or replace power points and light fittings, and address electrical and air-conditioning outages or faults.
Perform general maintenance and housekeeping, minor handyman tasks such as painting and repairs to door closers, locksets, and handles, and general plumbing repairs in toilets and pantries.
Conduct regular inspections with contractors for ACMV, pest control, fire protection, lifts, and escalators; follow up on rectification and repair work to ensure services meet management standards.
Monitor swimming pool water conditions, check and replace defective common-area lighting, and control site access by denying entry to unauthorised persons.
Track monthly stock and spare-parts levels.
Complete additional duties assigned by the supervisor safely and in compliance with engineering procedures and standards.