Company: Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Location: San Diego
Employment Type: Full-Time
Division: Facilities

We are seeking a Facilities Lab Support Technician to provide comprehensive utility and hard services support to laboratory personnel, ensuring optimal facility conditions for research and testing operations. This role manages critical building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized laboratory infrastructure to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environments.

Maintaining Critical Laboratory Systems
You'll support and maintain laboratory utility systems including compressed air, vacuum, specialty gases, water purification, electrical distribution and all safety systems. Reporting to the Facilities Lab Supervisor, you will be monitoring system performance and coordinating repairs or upgrades to prevent operational disruptions while ensuring adequate capacity and redundancy for critical laboratory functions.

Environmental Controls Leadership
You'll maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems specific to laboratory requirements, including fume hood exhaust systems, cleanroom environments, and temperature-sensitive storage areas. This involves monitoring air quality, pressure differentials, and filtration systems to maintain proper laboratory conditions and safety standards.

Preventive Maintenance Excellence
You'll conduct comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules for all hard services equipment supporting laboratory operations. Working closely with vendors and internal teams, you'll ensure timely completion of maintenance activities while minimizing impact on research activities.

Emergency Response Coordination
You'll provide on-call support, on a rotating schedule, for critical utility failures affecting laboratory operations, responding rapidly to equipment malfunctions, power outages, or environmental system failures. This includes coordinating emergency repairs and implementing temporary solutions, at the direction of Management, to maintain laboratory functionality.

Compliance and Safety Management
You'll ensure all facility systems meet applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards for laboratory environments. This involves maintaining documentation for inspections, testing, and certifications while collaborating with safety teams to address facility-related hazards.

Vendor Partnership Management
You'll support external contractors and service providers for Facility related laboratory equipment maintenance and repairs. Your responsibility is to ensure their work quality meets laboratory standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum facilities experience with at least 2 years in laboratory or research environments.
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC controls, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems.
• Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA regulations, and laboratory safety standards.
• Proven communication skills for interfacing with laboratory personnel, vendors, and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation platforms.
• Familiarity with laboratory-specific equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, autoclaves, glasswashers and specialty gas systems.

JLL is committed to developing and retaining the best people by providing a best-in-class employee experience that enables and empowers you to create an exceptional impact for our clients and communities. As part of our team, you'll have access to industry-leading benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in dynamic environments.

Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about facilities management and want to support critical research operations while advancing your career with a global leader, we want to hear from you.

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

Expected compensation for this position:

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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 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
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.