HVAC Technician​/Lab

Facilities Lab Support Technician

Company:
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Location:

San Diego

Employment Type:

Full-Time Division:
Facilities

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

We are seeking a Facilities Lab Support Technician to provide comprehensive utility and hard services support to laboratory personnel, ensuring optimal facility conditions for research and testing operations. This role manages critical building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized laboratory infrastructure to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environments.

• Maintaining Critical Laboratory Systems

  You will support and maintain laboratory utility systems including compressed air, vacuum, specialty gases, water purification, electrical distribution and all safety systems.

• Environmental Controls Leadership

  You’ll maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems specific to laboratory requirements, including fume hood exhaust systems, cleanroom environments, and temperature-sensitive storage areas. This involves monitoring air quality, pressure differentials, and filtration systems to maintain proper laboratory conditions and safety standards.

• Preventive Maintenance Excellence

  You’ll conduct comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules for all hard services equipment supporting laboratory operations. Working closely with vendors and internal teams, you’ll ensure timely completion of maintenance activities while minimizing impact on research activities.

• Emergency Response Coordination

  You’ll provide on‑call support, on a rotating schedule, for critical utility failures affecting laboratory operations, responding rapidly to equipment malfunctions, power outages, or environmental system failures. This includes coordinating emergency repairs and implementing temporary solutions, at the direction of Management, to maintain laboratory functionality.

• Compliance and Safety Management

  You’ll ensure all facility systems meet applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards for laboratory environments. This involves maintaining documentation for inspections, testing, and certifications while collaborating with safety teams to address facility‑related hazards.

• Vendor Partnership Management

  You’ll support external contractors and service providers for Facility related laboratory equipment maintenance and repairs. Your responsibility is to ensure their work quality meets laboratory standards.

• Minimum facilities experience with at least 2 years in laboratory or research environments.
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC controls, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems.
• Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA regulations, and laboratory safety standards.
• Proven communication skills for interfacing with laboratory personnel, vendors, and management.

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation platforms.
• Familiarity with laboratory‑specific equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, glass washers and specialty gas systems.

Expected compensation for this position: 89,440.00 – 95,600.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by…