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Building Maintenance Assistant

JLL
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
What this job involves:

As a Building Maintenance Assistant at JLL, you'll play a vital support role in preserving the physical assets and operational excellence of our clients' facilities. Working under the direction of the Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be a self-motivated, energetic team member who assists with the day-to-day maintenance and repairs that keep buildings, systems, and equipment running smoothly. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and this position offers a foundation for learning and growing your technical skills in a hands-on facilities environment. Your work will directly impact the safety, comfort, and functionality of the spaces where people work every day. From conducting daily inspections and performing minor repairs to supporting client moves and responding to emergency situations, you'll be an essential part of maintaining facility standards. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you work alongside experienced maintenance professionals who are invested in your development and success.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Assist with general interior building maintenance activities to ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently
  • Perform daily facility inspections and report on existing conditions, identifying any hazards or areas requiring attention
  • Monitor client security systems and spaces, ensuring safety protocols are maintained and escalating issues to the Maintenance Mechanic as necessary
  • Identify and address lighting or equipment issues by performing minor repairs such as changing lightbulbs and replacing water filters
  • Support client moves by relocating office furniture, equipment, and materials, and delivering supplies as requested
  • Participate in emergency response situations as part of the facilities team
  • Follow proper safety procedures when storing or using equipment and hazardous materials
  • Assist with the Operational Compliance Program (OCP) and complete required technical and safety training
  • Update work order status in the ticketing system to maintain accurate maintenance records

Required qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety standards and procedures
  • Strong listening skills with the ability to understand and execute assigned tasks effectively
  • Physical ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support your body repeatedly or continuously for extended periods
  • Capability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach with your body, arms, and legs as required by maintenance tasks
  • Manual dexterity to quickly move your hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
  • Physical capability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects that may be 25 pounds
  • Ability to see and hear details clearly in order to identify and diagnose facility problems

Preferred qualifications:

  • Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities support, or a related field
  • Familiarity with work order management systems and basic computer skills
  • Customer service orientation with strong interpersonal communication abilities
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

JLL is an equal opportunity employer and committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

If you have questions about careers at JLL or are disabled and require further assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at careers@am.jll.com or call: 866-580-7421

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