Maintenance Team Leader (2nd Shift)

The Team Lead, Maintenance (Facilities) is an advanced skilled role responsible for providing day‑to‑day work leadership and advanced technical support for facility maintenance operations. This role performs hands‑on maintenance work while coordinating daily activities, prioritizing tasks, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and serving as a first point of escalation for facility maintenance issues.

Job Description

Role Overview The Team Lead, Maintenance (Facilities) performs skilled maintenance work across building systems while providing informal leadership and coordination for maintenance technicians or trades personnel. The role focuses on task assignment, troubleshooting, safety reinforcement, and operational readiness, without formal people‑management responsibilities such as performance reviews, hiring, or disciplinary actions. This position typically reports to a Facilities Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, or Facilities Manager (M1). Key Responsibilities Facilities Maintenance Execution Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of building systems Support electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facility repairs Respond to corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance needs Day‑to‑Day Team Leadership Coordinate daily maintenance work orders and task assignments Serve as first‑level escalation for technical or operational issues Reinforce safe work practices, job planning, and proper use of tools and PPE Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Support execution of preventive maintenance schedules Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions Assist in improving equipment reliability and facility performance Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping Ensure work is performed in compliance with safety policies and regulations Promote proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazard awareness practices Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas Work Order & Documentation Support Update work orders with accurate labor, materials, and completion details Support documentation of repairs, inspections, and asset conditions Assist with closeout of work orders and follow‑up actions Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support Troubleshoot facility issues and coordinate timely resolution Communicate status and priorities with Operations, EHS, and occupants Escalate risks, delays, or system failures as needed Training & Knowledge Sharing Support onboarding and training of maintenance technicians Share best practices and technical knowledge Provide hands‑on guidance during complex or non‑routine repairs Process Improvement & Readiness Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and effectiveness Support standardized procedures, PM optimization, and spare parts usage Assist with shutdowns, inspections, and facility improvement projects Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade schooling preferred Typically 5–10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial maintenance Prior experience acting as lead technician or senior maintenance resource preferred Certifications & Skills (role‑dependent) Trade certifications or licenses (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.) preferred Familiarity with CMMS systems and work order management Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematics Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices Ability to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues Strong safety awareness and attention to detail Effective communication and teamwork skills Ability to lead work through influence rather than authority Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks

First Shift (United States of America)