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Assistant Maintenance Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle · Monee, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you stopped work because something was unsafe, even though it cost production time.

What they are checking: Whether they will actually model safety under pressure, which the posting says comes before everything else.

How do you figure out where a technician's skills are weak, and what do you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they train people deliberately to expand team capability instead of just assigning work to whoever already knows it.

Describe a difficult equipment problem you solved that others had given up on.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot methodically and stay with a hard problem until they find the real cause.

Why are you ready to move from doing the repairs to leading the people who do them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that the job is now getting results through others, not being the best wrench on the floor.

What would you do

You'll lead maintenance mechanics who work alongside robotics and controls technicians. How do you get those groups to work as one team?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead across different skill sets without favoring the trade they came up in.

You get an on-call page at 2 a.m. that a conveyor line is down across a major sort. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage an emergency remotely, get the right person moving, and keep leaders informed.

A technician on your shift keeps skipping steps on preventive maintenance paperwork. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they treat documentation as part of the job and correct it fairly before it becomes a pattern.

You're supporting production across more than one site. How do you keep from shortchanging one site to help another?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan coverage across sites and communicate trade-offs instead of quietly dropping work.

About the work

How do you manage an outside contractor on your site so the job gets done safely and right?

What they are checking: Whether they hold contractors to site safety rules and check the work instead of assuming it is fine.

What's your approach to lockout/tagout when several trades are working on the same piece of equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they understand group lockout well enough to protect people when multiple crews share a machine.

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The full job description

As published by Jones Lang LaSalle.

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Assistant Maintenance Manager - JLL What this job involves: The Assistant Maintenance Manager leverages leadership skills and technical knowledge to lead a team of maintenance mechanics, working in conjunction with robotics, and controls systems technicians, in a fast-paced atmosphere while ensuring a safe working environment for all. • Models safety standards and maintains an environment always focused on safety. • Leads, trains, and supports maintenance team members as needed to develop individuals’ skills and expand team capabilities. • Develops solutions to difficult problems, capable of managing outside contractors and being on-call for emergencies. • Dedicated to supporting multi-site production by working in a safe, customer-focused manner. • Displays energetic, self- motivated and customer-centric behaviors consistently. • Handles multiple projects and daily activities, meeting deadlines, and developing plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals. • Provides complete oversight of preventive maintenance for the facility and serves as the point of contact for the client during their shift. • Demonstrates flexibility to work various shifts and alternative work schedules as needed. • Moves throughout the facility extensively during shift to attend to equipment and team members as needed. Essential functions include : • Partnering with onsite Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure all safety standards are being met . • Meeting operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including labor tracking. • Ownership of scheduling and tracking completion of tickets. • Oversight of building cleanliness. • Ensuring accurate inventory tracking. • Performing daily and weekly audits for cleanliness and work orders. • Implementing preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance programs. • Maintaining a client-centric relationship with operational stakeholders . • Participating in the development and tracking of budgets . • Assistance in project planning and cost analysis. • Ability to provide thorough feedback to enhance individual performance, provide team members with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination. • Promotes and conducts good housekeeping. • Travel as required to support network needs. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Prior leadership experience. • Flexibility to work various shifts and alternative work schedules as needed. • Experience performing maintenance on industrial machinery, electrical systems, and electronic controls. • Must be authorized to work within the hiring country without requiring company sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications : • Previous experience managing budgets and vendors. • Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) programs. • Experience in project management. • Ability to read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics. Physical Demands : • Requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk extensively throughout the facility during shift. • Requires repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking. • Requires lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 49 pounds. • Requires dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation). • Working conditions may include working at elevated heights, small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces. At JLL, we work together to create a brighter future for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our collaborative culture—locally and globally—drives innovative solutions. We value wellbeing, inclusivity, and belonging, ensuring every team member feels supported. JLL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Expected compensation for this position: 97,500.00 – 120,375.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: On-site –Monee, IL Job Tags: RME 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. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement . For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here . Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) 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 > I want to work for JLL. 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. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. 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. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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