Lead Maintenance Technician

Overview:

Pay Range: $27.00 - 30.00 an hour

 

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day workflow in the maintenance department. Under supervision from the campus, this position assists with directing the work of facility staff. This position also oversees projects and preventative maintenance schedules in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule daily assignments and projects for maintenance personnel based on incoming requests and routine maintenance schedule
• Determine methodologies and materials needed to complete maintenance jobs
• Perform and complete all preventative maintenance performed in their specialty area, consistently tracking the completion
• Assist with supervising maintenance and repairs of campus buildings, painting, plumbing, electrical wiring and other related service or maintenance activities
• Inspect and evaluate completed work projects
• Assist with supervising department training and performance
• Provide information regarding changes and safety protocols for maintenance procedures
• Make recommendations for facilities purchase orders
• Follow and support compliance with standard safety practices including but not limited to wearing gloves, glasses, or other appropriate Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in building maintenance that include a skilled trade (required)
• Experience with electrical test equipment and welding equipment (preferred)
• Experience with repair and construction trades (Painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, welding and/or HVAC)
• Basic computer skills (required)
• Experience using forklifts and scissor lifts (preferred)
• Common maintenance practices including construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and welding
• Safe and proper of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and welding tools
• Understanding of how to design and implement preventive maintenance schedules to avoid equipment failures
• Flexibility to address urgent repairs and unexpected issues that may arise during work
• Lead, train, and support a team of maintenance staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
• Frequently (up to 60% of workday)
• Work is primarily performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees may be required to work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as:
  • Onsite; Work environments may include exposure to student learning and mechanical environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• Flexible work hours with occasional overtime required
• Travel Requirements
  • No travel required