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Chief Engineer

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Oct 20, 2025

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Chief Engineer - JLL

What this job involves:

This position will require strong technical, mechanical and administrative skills necessary to operate and maintain client properties. The primary focus of this position will center on providing high levels of customer service including on-site and on-call plant operational support. The Chief Engineer will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of building operations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.Must be able to operate as a team member, support Sr Chief Engineer, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and have strong customer service skills supporting a wide range of clients, contractors and co-employees.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Work assignments are completed with limited supervision in a thorough and efficient manner, including operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all building equipment and systems necessary for optimal facility operations.
  • Responsibilities encompass all types of building equipment including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems while supporting the property maintenance team with customer service requests, construction projects, and special event setups.
  • Compliance support involves assisting the Senior Chief Engineer with JLL compliance programs to achieve required standards at all account locations while maintaining positive tenant relations through prompt and courteous responses to requests.
  • Maintenance duties include performing predictive, preventative, and routine maintenance along with service requests as directed, occasionally assisting contractors to ensure safe work performance according to established standards.
  • Fire life safety responsibilities involve maintaining and completing documentation for fire extinguishers, suppression systems, building alarm contacts, and other critical safety systems throughout the facilities.
  • Technical repair work includes maintaining electrical components such as single-phase breakers, switches, receptacles, and lighting systems, plus plumbing components including toilets, water heaters, piping, and drainage systems.
  • Additional responsibilities encompass general handyman tasks, interior and exterior painting, building maintenance and restoration procedures, with occasional overtime and holiday work requirements while working independently or as part of a team.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experienced with various types of hand tools and use of diagnostic equipment
  • Physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools and lift and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Able to work in close spaces such as closets, crawl space and able to work on roofs of buildings.
  • Ability to diagnosis problems, make sound decisions, prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks
  • CFC Universal Refrigerant Certification is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 - 7 years of construction or building engineering related experience
  • Trade or Maintenance License preferred
  • Proficient computer skills including e-mail, word and excel
  • Exposure to a CMMS system, such as Corrigo a plus

Location:

On Site San Diego

Work Shift:

M-F 06:30AM-03:00PM PST; weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Salary/ Comp:

$47.00- $54.81 hourly with overtime.

Estimated compensation for this position:

97,760.00 - 114,400.00 USD per year

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.

Location:

On-site -San Diego, CA

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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

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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 - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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