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Building Engineer

JLL•Cherry Hill, NJ
•$78,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is hiring an Operating/Building Engineer to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across building systems. The role helps keep facilities performing reliably and meeting applicable standards while supporting uninterrupted client operations. The position is on-site in New Jersey, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (flexible) and participation in an on-call rotation. The engineer works with mechanical, plumbing, structural, electrical, fire and life-safety, and control systems. Duties also include preventative maintenance of HVAC equipment, documenting system readings, maintaining tools and instruments, repairing lighting and plumbing fixtures, and following safe practices for hazardous materials. The role requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and accessing equipment at heights and in varied positions. The expected annual compensation is $78,000–$83,000. JLL describes a supportive culture and benefits intended to support employee well-being and growth.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
  • Ability to analyze industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, diagnose problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
  • Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall.
  • Physical ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lie down as needed to access equipment components for extended periods.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; the position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Trade school education, union training, military service, or college is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, electrical, fire, life-safety, and control systems.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and associated equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts.
  • Record equipment readings and system parameters, adjust systems as needed, and identify potential issues before they escalate.
  • Periodically check tool and instrument inventory to ensure equipment is available, maintained, and ready for use.
  • Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems, including replacing ballasts throughout the facility.
  • Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals, and hand-wash stations, and use drain-cleaning augers to clear blockages.
  • Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
  • Respond to emerging facility issues and help ensure building systems meet applicable standards.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • 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

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