Maintenance Team Leader (2nd Shift)
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Staff / Principal
- 1 day ago
- HVAC
- plumbing
- Lock-Out/Tag-Out
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Job Summary
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 OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesFacilities Maintenance ExecutionPerform skilled maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of building systemsSupport electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facility repairsRespond to corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance needsDay‑to‑Day Team LeadershipCoordinate daily maintenance work orders and task assignmentsServe as first‑level escalation for technical or operational issuesReinforce safe work practices, job planning, and proper use of tools and PPEPreventive Maintenance & ReliabilitySupport execution of preventive maintenance schedulesIdentify recurring issues and recommend corrective actionsAssist in improving equipment reliability and facility performanceSafety, Compliance & HousekeepingEnsure work is performed in compliance with safety policies and regulationsPromote proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazard awareness practicesMaintain clean, organized, and safe work areasWork Order & Documentation SupportUpdate work orders with accurate labor, materials, and completion detailsSupport documentation of repairs, inspections, and asset conditionsAssist with closeout of work orders and follow‑up actionsIssue Resolution & Stakeholder SupportTroubleshoot facility issues and coordinate timely resolutionCommunicate status and priorities with Operations, EHS, and occupantsEscalate risks, delays, or system failures as neededTraining & Knowledge SharingSupport onboarding and training of maintenance techniciansShare best practices and technical knowledgeProvide hands‑on guidance during complex or non‑routine repairsProcess Improvement & ReadinessIdentify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and effectivenessSupport standardized procedures, PM optimization, and spare parts usageAssist with shutdowns, inspections, and facility improvement projectsQualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade schooling preferredTypically 5–10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial maintenancePrior experience acting as lead technician or senior maintenance resource preferredCertifications & Skills (role‑dependent)Trade certifications or licenses (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.) preferredFamiliarity with CMMS systems and work order managementAbility to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematicsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practicesAbility to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issuesStrong safety awareness and attention to detailEffective communication and teamwork skillsAbility to lead work through influence rather than authorityPhysical ability to perform maintenance tasksAdditional Job Details
Support & Production – S4
Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational targets within job area, with significant impact on achievement of results for the team
• Work consists of tasks that are typically not routine
• Works independently under limited supervision
• Frequently required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of significant importance to the team
• Explains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making moderate changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team
• Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review
• Daily challenges are typically not complex, and may require analysis to understand and resolve
Leadership & Talent Management
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team
• May delegate tasks within a team or be responsible for review of work
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires specialist knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through extensive work experience or education
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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