Assistant Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of building systems within a critical facilities environment .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $43 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building systems maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, while providing leadership and training to engineering staff. Ensures compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency in critical facilities environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Building Operations ExperienceHVAC Systems MaintenanceLeadership in EngineeringUniversal CFC EPA CertificationTroubleshooting Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsPlumbing SystemsPreventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting TechniquesFire/Life Safety SystemsUPS Systems MonitoringChilled Water SystemsBoilersVentilation Equipment

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring SkillsWorkplace Safety Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordOutlookExcelTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Universal CFC EPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Critical FacilitiesEngineering SupervisionMaintenance RecordsSafety ComplianceEmergency Response Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of building systems within a critical facilities environment
Supervise and direct engineering and maintenance staff during assigned shifts
Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and service requests for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems
Monitor UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, ventilation equipment, and fire/life safety systems
Train and mentor engineering staff on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, workplace safety, and tool and equipment usage
Oversee contractors and vendors and ensure compliance with building procedures, safety requirements, and critical work authorization processes
Maintain engineering logs, system readings, maintenance records, inventory levels, and equipment documentation
Support emergency response procedures, participate in on-call rotations, and assist with after-hours or weekend projects
Assist the Chief Engineer in achieving reliability, safety, and uptime goals and assume Chief Engineer responsibilities when the Chief Engineer is not on site

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of related experience in building operations, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or similar skilled trades
Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering, maintenance, or facilities environment
Universal CFC EPA certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first year with company support
Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Strong troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely work on ladders up to 30 feet in height
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must be U.S. citizens

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Company support to obtain Universal CFC EPA certification within the first year