Assistant Chief Engineer

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Assistant Chief Engineer – Nashville, TN 8 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday | $66,040–$79,040 The Assistant Chief Engineer supervises, leads, and supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems in assigned facilities. The role requires technical expertise in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, and the ability to repair, maintain, restore, and replace various building operational components independently and as a teacher for team support.

Lead all safety policies and procedures, maintaining strict attention to detail when working on job sites. Perform ongoing preventive and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed systems. Utilize CMMS to manage the timely completion of all preventive and corrective maintenance assignments.

Provide support for Operations and Engineering leadership and team members to ensure work orders comply with Service Level Agreements and client‑specific Key Performance Indicators. Lead and share knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other skills with team members to grow their skills. Analyze the operation of various systems, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.

Monitor BAS systems, respond to alarms, and diagnose resolution. Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air‑conditioning compressors, chillers, water‑cooling towers, etc. Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing components such as restroom fixtures, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, sump pumps, etc.

Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical components including lamp replacement, ballast replacement, fixtures, motors, basic diagram components, and basic wiring. Inspect damaged surfaces (e.g., plaster, drywall, water‑damaged areas, ceilings, and wall cracks) for repairs. Complete special tasks such as painting, pressure washing, tenant services requests, special cleaning, and general maintenance as assigned.

Perform assigned facility rounds and due diligence, reporting on conditions impacting client occupancy and operations; enter work orders for resolution. Serve as a member of the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building components and equipment. Provide best‑in‑class customer service to all tenants and agencies, ensuring work is completed efficiently with minimal disruption.

Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them. Be willing and able to support after‑hours building‑related activity as required. Maintain records of building rounds, refrigerant logs, engineering data sheets, develop JSA, and comply with OSHA regulations and JLL Team Safety Policies.

Work independently, teach other team members, and help the team with daily job assignments. Demonstrate proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands‑on instruction and instilling professionalism. Support the culture of self‑perform work in‑house instead of using an outside vendor.

Maintain a clean and safe working environment and ensure adequate inventory of tools, supplies, and PPE. Work with the Chief Engineer to identify and enter cost savings. Complete all required safety training as scheduled and on time.

Perform additional tasks as assigned by Operations and Engineering leadership. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Team player, self‑starter, strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Provide excellent customer service through professional and effective communication with timely follow‑through.

Effectively manage and complete a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plan. High level knowledge of and enforcement of all health and safety regulations. Ability to work independently.

Capacity for repeated physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements. Locations: On‑site – Brentwood, Franklin, La Vergne, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Smyrna, TN.

Benefits 401(k) plan with matching company contributions. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care. Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

Paid time off and company holidays. Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr