Maintenance Mechanic Level 1

JLL•Poughkeepsie, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician at JLL, you'll be an essential part of keeping our client's commercial facilities running smoothly and safely. This hands-on role involves performing general maintenance work across building systems, furniture, and equipment while supporting senior technicians on more complex projects. You'll move and warehouse furniture between buildings, complete preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, and respond to facility emergencies with professionalism and urgency. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and this role is central to creating safe, functional workspaces that enable success. You'll work in a dynamic environment where collaboration matters, handling everything from minor repairs to supporting boiler and refrigeration technicians. We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, even in hands-on technical roles where your skills grow with every task.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
Clean driver's license to transport furniture and materials between buildings
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs and meet physical demands including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and working in varied positions
Knowledge and hands-on experience with basic hand and power tools
Ability to write simple correspondence and verbally communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
Capability to organize workload efficiently to meet customer requirements
Willingness to attend all scheduled safety training offered by management
Availability to work in environments with exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor weather, electrical systems, and moderate to loud noise levels

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and experience with office furniture installation and repair, including ability to hang whiteboards and overstores
Experience with basic general maintenance across commercial building systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and associated programs
Ability to read and interpret basic layout drawings, system drawings, and manufacturers' equipment specifications
Knowledge of standard maintenance practices and procedures
General CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience
Exposure to commercial mechanical, electrical, and building systems

Responsibilities

Move furniture and equipment as directed, including trucking items between buildings and managing warehouse storage
Perform general maintenance work on building equipment and structures, including minor door and desk repairs, chair and shelving adjustments, ceiling tile and light bulb replacement, and carpet/floor tile repairs
Complete assigned preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective maintenance (CMs) work, conducting inspections on doors, equipment, mechanical rooms, common areas, and building lighting
Assist senior mechanics, engineers, and specialized technicians with complex tasks, major repairs, and data collection as needed
Clean chiller condenser/evaporator tubes and plate frame heat exchangers as required
Respond promptly to plant and site emergencies including fires, flooding, leaks, and power outages while maintaining familiarity with emergency contacts
Supervise contractor work on occasion and train new personnel as assigned
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, complying with all JLL and client safety requirements, procedures, and programs
Work overtime, after hours, weekends, and holidays as required, including both scheduled and emergency situations