Building Engineer Trainee

Building Engineer Trainee – JLL

Join JLL's facilities management team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safe, efficient, and high-performing building operations. This union position offers the opportunity to work with diverse building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety equipment while developing your technical skills in a collaborative environment. You'll contribute directly to JLL's commitment to excellence in property management by ensuring facilities operate at peak performance standards while maintaining the highest safety and compliance requirements.

This role offers growth potential within JLL's facilities management operations and the security of Local 399 union benefits.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire, and life safety systems to maintain facility standards
• Complete general maintenance tasks including painting, locksmith work, electrical repairs, facility rounds, and other assigned maintenance duties
• Assist operational staff with building equipment repair and maintenance under appropriate supervision
• Monitor and maintain compressed air systems and their supporting components while ensuring optimal performance
• Maintain accurate records of completed work in organized documentation systems and manage inventory of tools and supplies
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal while maintaining clean work environments
• Respond to call-in work requirements and collaborate with team members to address facility needs promptly

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two years of technical training through Local 399 or equivalent technical education program
• Physical capability to lift at least 50 pounds and safely operate ladders up to 12 feet
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel for record-keeping and reporting
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance experience
• Availability for call-in work and flexible scheduling to meet facility operational needs
• Strong team collaboration skills and willingness to learn new systems and procedures

• Previous experience with HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, or large mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work order management
• Basic knowledge of compressed air systems and industrial equipment maintenance
• Experience working in healthcare, commercial, or industrial facility environments
• Understanding of fire and life safety systems maintenance and compliance requirements
• Additional technical certifications or specialized training in building systems

Chicago, IL

Standard business hours with on-call availability

$18.00 hourly