About this role
A Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations, coordinating repair activities, and ensuring facility systems remain safe, efficient, and fully operational. This role includes hands-on troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance scheduling, and providing technical guidance to maintenance staff. The Lead Facilities Technician acts as the primary point of contact for building maintenance needs and plays a key role in workflow management, safety compliance, and asset reliability.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and delegate maintenance tasks to technicians, ensuring timely and high-quality completion. • Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems. • Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life. • Monitor building systems, including fire safety, lighting, power distribution, HVAC controls, and access systems. • Maintain accurate service logs, work orders, and asset records through CMMS or maintenance software. • Train and mentor maintenance team members to improve skillsets and operational efficiency. • Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and outside service professionals. • Respond to urgent maintenance needs and facility emergencies, ensuring safe and rapid resolution. • Inspect facilities regularly to identify safety hazards, performance issues, or required repairs. • Assist in budgeting, parts ordering, inventory management, and cost-saving maintenance strategies. • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and company safety standards.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical understanding of building systems • Electrical, HVAC, mechanical & plumbing troubleshooting • Leadership, communication & delegation abilities • Proficiency with maintenance management software (CMMS) • Blueprint/schematic reading & diagnostic skills • Preventive maintenance planning • Vendor/contractor oversight • Safety & compliance awareness
Typical Qualifications
• 3–7; years of facilities or maintenance experience • Prior leadership or lead-tech role preferred • Trade certifications in HVAC/EPA, electrical, or mechanical are a plus • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols • Ability to lift, climb, operate power tools & work in varied environments