Maintenance Team Leader (3rd Shift)
Lexington, KY - USA
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Job Summary
The Team Lead Maintenance (Facilities) is an advanced skilled role responsible for providing daytoday work leadership and advanced technical support for facility maintenance operations. This role performs handson 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 peoplemanagement responsibilities such as performance reviews hiring or disciplinary 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 needsDaytoDay Team LeadershipCoordinate daily maintenance work orders and task assignmentsServe as firstlevel 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 followup 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 handson guidance during complex or nonroutine 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 510 years of experience in facilities maintenance skilled trades or industrial maintenancePrior experience acting as lead technician or senior maintenance resource preferredCertifications & Skills (roledependent)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: Shift Schedule
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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