Maintenance Mechanic

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As a Maintenance Mechanic at JLL, you will serve as a Local 399 Union facilities maintenance technician responsible for maintaining and operating all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across commercial buildings. This role requires comprehensive technical expertise across multiple trades to ensure optimal building operations while maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for tenants. You will be at the forefront of preventive maintenance, emergency response, and system optimization—monitoring everything from HVAC systems and building automation to energy management controls.

• Perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance and repairs throughout the building(s).
• Monitor and maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV systems, and air distribution equipment.
• Adjust mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, and diffusers to maintain comfortable building conditions.
• Execute preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, coil cleaning, condenser flushing, tube punching, bearing greasing, belt inspections, and motor alignments.
• Conduct routine inspections of engine room equipment, fan rooms, cooling towers, motors, pumps, electrical rooms, backup generators, and fire pumps.
• Perform general building repairs including doors, ceilings, handrails, floors, plumbing fixtures, and lighting systems.
• Monitor energy management systems and building automation controls, documenting all maintenance activities and reporting findings to supervisors.

• High school diploma or state equivalent.
• 1–3 years of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, with general plumbing experience.
• Valid driver’s license (must maintain throughout employment).
• Two years of related trade schooling or equivalent.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel), CMMS, and other internet‑based software.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push equipment, supplies, and job‑related items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work on roofs of buildings and in all weather conditions.
• Operation may involve standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to be in an on‑call rotation and willing to support after‑hours building‑related activities as required.
• Subject to call rotation and required to work in all weather conditions.

• Strong diagnostic skills to identify defects and efficiently install, repair, and maintain building equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Self‑starter with strong customer‑service orientation and timely follow‑through.
• Ability to use computers and smartphones with multiple email accounts.
• Experience recognizing danger and safety hazards with ability to propose elimination methods.

Location:

On‑site – Chicago, IL.

Estimated annual compensation: $40,000.00 – $65,000.00 USD per year. Position salary: $43.17 per day.

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

• 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.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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