JLL
Director, Base Building Maintenance
JLL, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
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What this job involves -
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Base Building Maintenance to oversee the electrical, fire & life safety, generator, UPS, elevator, and overall building reliability systems for our JLL facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale maintenance operations. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Responsibilities: Strategic Planning:
Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy aligned with the organization's long-term goals.
Team Leadership:
Recruit, hire, train, and lead a high-performing team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
Budget Management:
Oversee the department's budget, including capital expenditures, operational costs, and labor expenses.
Vendor Management:
Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors, ensuring quality service and cost-effective solutions.
System Maintenance:
Oversight of day-to-day operations to include ensuring all Periodic Maintenance and system deficiencies are completed/repaired in a timely, regulatory compliant manner for the following systems: Electrical systems: Power distribution, lighting, and control systems.
Fire & Life Safety systems: Fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting.
Generators and UPS systems: Backup power systems for critical operations.
Elevators: Passenger and freight elevators.
PM Quality management.
Preventive Maintenance:
Implement a robust preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and extend asset lifespans.
Emergency Response:
Execute emergency response plans for various scenarios, including natural disasters and equipment failures.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Energy Efficiency:
Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Continuous Improvement:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes and enhance building performance.
Client Relationship:
Develop and maintain positive client relationships through operational excellence, industry insights, and concise communications. Deliver dynamic presentations to diverse groups.
Cross Functional Teamwork:
Provide strategic direction to deliver integrated services across the account teams – Facility Management, Engineering and Projects.
Cost Savings:
Identify cost savings opportunities within the maintenance program while maintaining 100% up-time.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in facilities management or maintenance engineering.
Proven leadership, organizational and management skills.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
Experience with building automation systems and energy management.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Certification in relevant fields (e.g., Certified Facilities Manager, Certified Energy Manager) is preferred.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for building maintenance, we encourage you to apply. Estimated total compensation for this position:
140,000.00 – 203,000.00 USD per year Location:
On-site – Mountain View, CA Job Tags:
Google Jobs 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
JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally, the personal information we collect from you is for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavor to keep your personal information secure with an appropriate level of security and keep it for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our
Candidate Privacy Statement . This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. 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 contact us at
Accommodation Requests . Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. 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. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our
Supplemental Privacy Statement
which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Base Building Maintenance to oversee the electrical, fire & life safety, generator, UPS, elevator, and overall building reliability systems for our JLL facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale maintenance operations. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Responsibilities: Strategic Planning:
Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy aligned with the organization's long-term goals.
Team Leadership:
Recruit, hire, train, and lead a high-performing team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
Budget Management:
Oversee the department's budget, including capital expenditures, operational costs, and labor expenses.
Vendor Management:
Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors, ensuring quality service and cost-effective solutions.
System Maintenance:
Oversight of day-to-day operations to include ensuring all Periodic Maintenance and system deficiencies are completed/repaired in a timely, regulatory compliant manner for the following systems: Electrical systems: Power distribution, lighting, and control systems.
Fire & Life Safety systems: Fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting.
Generators and UPS systems: Backup power systems for critical operations.
Elevators: Passenger and freight elevators.
PM Quality management.
Preventive Maintenance:
Implement a robust preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and extend asset lifespans.
Emergency Response:
Execute emergency response plans for various scenarios, including natural disasters and equipment failures.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Energy Efficiency:
Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Continuous Improvement:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes and enhance building performance.
Client Relationship:
Develop and maintain positive client relationships through operational excellence, industry insights, and concise communications. Deliver dynamic presentations to diverse groups.
Cross Functional Teamwork:
Provide strategic direction to deliver integrated services across the account teams – Facility Management, Engineering and Projects.
Cost Savings:
Identify cost savings opportunities within the maintenance program while maintaining 100% up-time.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in facilities management or maintenance engineering.
Proven leadership, organizational and management skills.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
Experience with building automation systems and energy management.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Certification in relevant fields (e.g., Certified Facilities Manager, Certified Energy Manager) is preferred.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual with a passion for building maintenance, we encourage you to apply. Estimated total compensation for this position:
140,000.00 – 203,000.00 USD per year Location:
On-site – Mountain View, CA Job Tags:
Google Jobs 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
JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally, the personal information we collect from you is for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavor to keep your personal information secure with an appropriate level of security and keep it for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our
Candidate Privacy Statement . This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. 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 contact us at
Accommodation Requests . Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. 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. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our
Supplemental Privacy Statement
which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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