Facilities Lead

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Uline in Wisconsin is seeking a Facilities Lead to manage and improve our large distribution center operations. This on-site role oversees maintenance planning, budgeting, and project execution across 800,000+ square feet of workspace.

You will coordinate carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, ensure landscaping and security meet standards, respond to emergencies, and report activities to management. Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with MEP, landscaping, HVAC and electrical systems.
• Previous hands-on warehouse facilities management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations for your assigned building among our network totaling over 800,000+ square feet of workspace.
• Plan preventative maintenance, budgets, capital expenses and projects.
• Schedule, assign and perform projects, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
• Ensure landscaping, janitorial and security services meet Uline standards.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with construction project management.
• Record maintenance activities and prepare reports for management.

Skills

MEP systems

Landscaping

HVAC

Electrical systems

Warehouse facilities management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Pay from $32 to $38 per hour with significant growth and earning potential!

Wisconsin Distribution Center

12885 104th St. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

From spotless warehouses to manicured lawns and walking trails, Uline takes pride in maintaining world‑class facilities. Join our team as a Facilities Lead and help keep our buildings in top shape!

Position Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations for your assigned building among our network totaling over 800,000+ square feet of workspace.
• Plan preventative maintenance, budgets, capital expenses and projects.
• Schedule, assign and perform projects, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
• Ensure landscaping, janitorial and security services meet Uline standards.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with construction project management.
• Record maintenance activities and prepare reports for management.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with MEP, landscaping, HVAC and electrical systems.
• Previous hands‑on warehouse facilities management experience preferred.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• Best‑in‑class, clean, modern facilities.
• First‑class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family‑owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug‑free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre‑employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on‑site.

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