Maintenance Assistant

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Maintenance Assistant

What this job involves:

Launch your career in maintenance and engineering at JLL! 

The Maintenance Assistant supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems in assigned facilities. The Maintenance Assistant will work under the supervision of Chief Engineers, focusing on safe work practices. This is an entry-level position that provides opportunities for growth in the engineering field, with optional programs toward Journeyman licensure.

You will work as part of an engineering team of 3 at a 500,000 square foot multi-tenant facility in Hampton, VA. The Maintenance Assistant position is an on-site role.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

What your day-to-day will look like: 

• Conduct assessments of building systems for proper operation, tests, rounds, and data analysis to ensure peak campus functionality.
• Monitor the operation of the mechanical/electrical equipment to support work detail for assembly, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Partners with Engineers to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Learn to interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to plan tasks, interact with clients and staff, to identify the best approach to complete evolutions safely and in an environmentally compliant manner.
• Complete work orders in CMMS, documenting labor and repair details.
• Support replacement of lamps, ballasts, breakers, and other components, while receiving documented training and guidance from experienced experts.
• Provide support to external personnel and participate in ongoing training programs, while maintaining equipment for daily operation.
• Support facilities preparation and response for unplanned, or pending, emergencies.

Required qualifications:

• Ability to climb ladders, up to 20 feet
• Ability to operate scissor lifts, up to 20 feet
• Ability to lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, outdoor conditions, and on flat elevations
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Military, Commercial, or Industrial experience
• Maintenance experience with cross-functional facility-support capabilities
• Experience working within a CMMS-driven maintenance environment
• A functional understanding of computers and related software
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training
• Additional certifications (HVAC, BAS, Controls, power quality, or critical environment systems, etc.) will benefit your consideration

Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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