Maintenance Manager

Hard Services Maintenance Manager – JLL The Hard Services Maintenance Manager is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting the Facility Manager in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all building engineering systems in accordance with JLL standards and client expectations. The role leads the maintenance team while providing technical expertise across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and critical building systems. Responsibilities Lead and develop a high‑performing team of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and building systems technicians. Provide hands‑on technical leadership for troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and complex equipment failures. Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure maximum equipment uptime through effective preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Oversee maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems (BAS), life safety systems, and critical building infrastructure. Optimize CMMS performance by improving preventive maintenance programs, work order quality, asset history, and maintenance planning. Partner with reliability engineers and operations teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. Lead contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, local building codes, environmental regulations, and company safety standards. Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and extend equipment life. Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive maintenance or facilities engineering experience. 3+ years leading maintenance or engineering teams. Proven ability to provide strong leadership, build high‑performing teams, and develop effective relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders. Hands‑on experience with industrial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and air compressors. Understand mechanical equipment, rotating assets, and associated maintenance best practices. Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and motor controls. Experience with CMMS platforms (Maximo) and building automation systems (BAS/BMS). Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, including root‑cause analysis (RCA). Experience with capital projects and equipment lifecycle planning. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience in GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, data center, semiconductor, or other critical facilities environments. Location East Syracuse, NY – On‑site Compensation Estimated range: $100,000 – $115,000 USD per year (actual compensation may differ). Benefits 401(k) plan with matching company contributions Comprehensive 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr