Apprentice Building Engineer

Posted on 9/19/2025

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Compensation Overview

$34.09 - $38.49/hr

Redmond, WA, USA

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Pay: $70,900.00 - $80,059.20 / year (paid hourly)

Schedule: M - F; day shift

Location: Seattle/Redmond, WA | Meta campus

What this job involves:

Assist Building Engineers with system maintenance and repairs. Work with Engineers in the troubleshooting process for system failures, limiting operational down-time, and re-establishes building services. Basic knowledge of building systems for recognizing deficiencies. Implementation of changes to current systems and understanding cross functional equipment operation under the supervision of a Building Engineer.

Support equipment operational checks, assist with preventative maintenance task, and support operational engineering duties as the needs of the property and client require. OJT for increasing knowledge base and potential position advancement.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • With direction from Engineering Management, the Apprentice Engineer maintenance action for the following:

    • Assist with logs and file tracking, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to; chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property

    • Assisting with existing system operation and performing preventative maintenance

    • Support the Lead Engineer and Building Engineers, to ensure quality services are completed on schedule

    • Assist in implementation of system specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

    • Assist with critical system shutdown and start-up

    • Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by JLL

    • Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants

    • Demonstrate full competency in all current JLL and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:

      • Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations

      • Assist with bomb searches

      • Assist with life safety system alarms

      • Assist emergency authorities and response teams

      • Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments and changes as needed

      • Adhere to all JLL and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.

      • Actively participate in required training activities and seminars

      • Apply knowledge of how each of the components in the building systems relates operationally to one another and modify and/or install new system(s) as needed

      • Identify potential causes for failure of a system(s) and prioritize repair process

    • Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple task assignments

    • Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy

    • Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations

Required Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade

  • High school diploma or equivalent education

  • Proficiency with testing equipment including digital multi-meters, pressure/temperature devices, and air flow measuring equipment

  • Strong knowledge of building systems operations and cross-functional equipment relationships

  • Ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency on-call rotation

  • Must be able to work in both indoor (40%) and outdoor (60%) environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in lab and cleanroom environments

  • Specific trade licenses applicable to role (Boiler Operator, Maintenance Electrician, EPA CFC Universal Certification, etc.)

  • Previous experience in high-stress, high-demand operational environments

  • Experience working with vendors for work execution and quality control

  • Background in mission-critical facility operations or data center environments

Estimated compensation for this position:

70,900.00 – 80,059.20 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Redmond, WA

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

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