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Assistant Facilities Manager

JLL, Syracuse, NY, United States


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Assistant Facilities Manager – JLL
What this job involves:
This on‑site Assistant Facilities Manager role in Watertown, NY supports the delivery of high‑quality facilities management services across professional office and warehouse environments. Reporting to the Facilities/Area Manager, this position helps lead daily operations, ensures service delivery aligns with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and supports cost‑effective operations within approved budgets. The role is critical to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable facilities while strengthening the client partnership and supporting JLL’s commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

Support leadership of site operations and maintenance teams to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery

Oversee day‑to‑day operational performance of assigned facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and asset value protection

Assist in planning and execution of short‑ and long‑term operational and capital projects

Conduct routine building inspections and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs

Manage third‑party vendors and contractors, including procurement support, PO issuance and invoice validation

Track KPIs, develop operational and financial reports, and support budget variance analysis

Partner with client stakeholders and internal JLL teams to address issues, drive improvements and support incident investigations

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience

3‑5 years of facilities management experience, including oversight of technical or operational teams

Experience supporting multi‑site or 24/7 operational environments

Strong knowledge of building operations, maintenance practices, and safety programs

Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts and service delivery against SLAs and KPIs

Strong communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills

Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics or warehouse environments

Familiarity with budgeting, variance reporting and cost‑savings initiatives

Working knowledge of building systems, real estate operations and basic accounting practices

Experience supporting capital improvement projects and lifecycle planning

Demonstrated client relationship management and presentation skills

Experience using JLL tools, processes and best practices (or similar enterprise FM platforms)

Ability to travel 10‑20% within the region to support site inspections and stakeholder meetings

Location:

Watertown, NY

Work Shift:

7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Salary:

$29.32 – $42.35 per hour

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

61,000.00 – 88,100.00 USD per year.

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

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

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, 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 email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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