Engineer Helper

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Engineer Helper

What this job involves:

The Engineer Helper will support the engineering team in maintaining a large commercial office building, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for tenants, visitors, and colleagues. This role requires a hands-on approach to building operations, including maintenance, repair work, and responding to day-to-day operational needs across common areas and tenant spaces. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong teamwork, and a commitment to delivering quality service while contributing to JLL’s culture of collaboration locally and across the globe.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role plays an important part in supporting reliable building performance and exceptional occupant experiences.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform general maintenance and repair work across building systems, fixtures, machinery, and equipment in both common and tenant areas.

• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete assigned maintenance tasks and repairs.

• Assist with preventive and scheduled maintenance programs, including completing work orders and updating equipment and building maintenance records.

• Respond to tenant and customer inquiries in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner, escalating issues when appropriate.

• Support plumbing maintenance activities, including inspecting, installing, repairing, and replacing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures.

• Perform electrical maintenance duties such as inspecting, maintaining, and repairing lighting systems, wiring, and power circuits.

• Complete painting and patchwork repairs, including drywall and plaster repair, painting, insulation repairs, and filling holes or cracks.

• Respond to after-hours emergency calls and work overtime when emergency situations require additional support.

• Maintain positive working relationships with management, team members, contractors, and building occupants while following all safety procedures and operational standards.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience using hand tools and power tools in a maintenance or engineering environment.

• Ability to take directions from supervisors and work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with tenants and colleagues.

• Willingness and ability to attend Local 94 union school for 3 years while holding the position.

• Ability to work overtime and respond to after-hours emergency situations as needed.

• Certificate of Fitness A-35 – Operate and Maintain Air Compressors.

• Certificate of Fitness P-98 – Fuel Oil Piping and Storage System.

• Certificates of Fitness S-12, S-13, and S-14 for sprinkler and standpipe systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in commercial office buildings or large-scale facilities environments.

• General knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance practices, and facility operations.

• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices and high-quality workmanship.

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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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