Facilities Crew Lead: Build Safe, Efficient Spaces

Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

100% company-paid health insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mericle Construction, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Crew Lead to direct daily maintenance and small-scale projects across our properties in the Scranton area. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and coordinating crews and vendors to meet high standards of quality.

You will oversee a range of maintenance tasks, mentor team members, and ensure timely completion while maintaining safe, professional operations. This full-time opportunity offers comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade-related training preferred.
• Leadership, supervisory, or crew coordination experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, equipment operation, and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily and weekly maintenance activities based on operational needs, project requirements, and available resources.
• Assign work to team members and contractors, communicate expectations, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
• Perform and oversee facility maintenance and improvement projects, including repairs, painting, floor preparation, cleaning, landscaping, material installation, and general property upkeep.
• Provide hands‑on leadership, training, and support to team members on maintenance procedures, equipment operation, workmanship standards, and safe work practices.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, vendors, and other resources required to complete assigned projects.
• Monitor team performance and key operational metrics, including productivity, work completion, quality, scheduling, and safety.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and work with management to address performance, scheduling, or resource challenges.
• Communicate project status, maintenance priorities, material needs, and resource requirements with management and internal stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of larger facility maintenance and property improvement initiatives.
• Promote a safe, efficient, and professional work environment while maintaining the appearance and functionality of company facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Maintenance expertise

Safety compliance

Project planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mericle Construction, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Crew Lead to direct daily maintenance and small-scale projects across our properties in the Scranton area. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and coordinating crews and vendors to meet high standards of quality.

You will oversee a range of maintenance tasks, mentor team members, and ensure timely completion while maintaining safe, professional operations. This full-time opportunity offers comprehensive benefits and growth potential.