Maintenance Senior Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on facility and production equipment.
• Execute and delegate preventive and predictive maintenance (PM) routines to minimize unexpected downtime.
• Respond rapidly to emergency equipment breakdowns, maintenance issues, and coordinate the corrective actions, prioritizing safety and immediate resolution.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and address repair needs in a timely manner.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage daily task assignments, delegate work orders, and supervise shift operations in the absence of the Maintenance Director.
• Provide on-the-job coaching, training, and technical support to junior maintenance technician(s).

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict compliance with OSHA, fire safety, environmental and other local health and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures and maintain a hazard-free work environment.

Managerial Growth Path (Transition Duties)

• Shadow the manager in reviewing department reporting, sourcing vendor bids, tenant relationships, processing purchase orders.
• Learn to prepare and manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and control costs.
• Maintain accurate records, work orders, and asset documentation.
• Absorb responsibility for managing equipment inventory and ensuring required maintenance consumables are always in stock.
• Lead daily shift duties, participate in weekly safety meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and track equipment reliability metrics using CMMS (training provided).
• Collaborate with leadership on facility planning, upgrades, renovations, and space utilization.
• Support sustainability initiatives and facility efficiency efforts.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or commercial setting. At least 1 year of informal or formal team leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required. A 2-year technical degree or certifications (e.g., HVAC EPA Universal, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional - CMRP) are highly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems.
• Software: Computer proficiency preferred. Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Problem solving and decision making ability. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after hours if required.