Asst. Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief Engineer

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way forward. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world‑class services, advisory and technology for our clients.

The Assistant Chief Engineer plays a key role in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all facility equipment and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. The position is responsible for supervising, leading and supporting the engineering team to ensure optimal building performance and safety.

• Supervise and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems while troubleshooting equipment to resolve operational malfunctions.
• Manage work orders in a Computerized Maintenance Management System, ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements and key performance indicators.
• Mentor and guide team members, sharing technical expertise to develop capabilities and maintain high performance standards.
• Monitor building automation systems, respond promptly to alarms and maintain comprehensive records of equipment readings, refrigerant logs and safety policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with OSHA regulations and JLL safety policies, conducting facility rounds and reporting building conditions.
• Provide exceptional service to tenants and agencies with minimal disruption, supporting after‑hours building activities and participating in on‑call rotation schedules.
• Ensure clean, safe work environments and maintain adequate inventory levels of tools, supplies and personal protective equipment.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with technical training or degree in a relevant field.
• Current Universal EPA/CFC license to handle refrigerants.
• Minimum four years of comprehensive technical experience in building engineering, including packaged HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, production equipment repair and general building maintenance.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License for transportation to work sites and service calls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Effective corrective and preventive action management skills with strict enforcement of health and safety regulations and the ability to respond on‑site to emergency service calls within forty‑five minutes of notification.

• Two years of trade school or documented apprenticeship in electrical systems, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing or other craft skills.
• Hands‑on knowledge of system design, applications and repairs in commercial buildings.
• Ability to serve as interim Chief Engineer during absences.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and JLL safety culture.
• Proactive in identifying and proposing cost savings.
• Experience in museum environments and/or historic facilities.

Onsite – Memphis, TN
Shift: Tuesday–Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with on‑call rotation required.

Salary: $36.00–$40.00 per hour.

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

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, please contact