HVAC Technician/ Lab Support

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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain laboratory utility systems including compressed air, vacuum, specialty gases, water purification, electrical distribution and all safety systems.
• Monitor system performance and coordinate repairs or upgrades to prevent operational disruptions while ensuring adequate capacity and redundancy for critical laboratory functions.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems specific to laboratory requirements, including fume hood exhaust systems, cleanroom environments, and temperature-sensitive storage areas.
• Monitor air quality, pressure differentials, and filtration systems to maintain proper laboratory conditions and safety standards.
• Conduct comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules for all hard services equipment supporting laboratory operations.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities while minimizing impact on research activities.
• 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.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and implement temporary solutions, at the direction of Management, to maintain laboratory functionality.
• Ensure all facility systems meet applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards for laboratory environments.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, testing, and certifications while collaborating with safety teams to address facility-related hazards.
• Support external contractors and service providers for facility-related laboratory equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure their work quality meets laboratory standards.

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.

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.