Facilities Lead Coordinator - Offsite

Vertiv Group Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation seeks a Facilities Lead Technician to oversee maintenance and repair of machinery and facility systems, ensuring reliability and safety. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and document activities to support continuous operations.

In this role, you will develop training for technicians, lead preventive maintenance programs, and coordinate with production and engineering to minimize downtime while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or related technical field.
• 5–7 years in machine maintenance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to use MEWP (boom and scissor lifts).
• Familiar with PLCs and automated systems.
• Independent and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive maintenance problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct technical training programs for maintenance technicians, focusing on technical skills, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Design, implement, and optimize preventive maintenance programs to proactively reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Share technical knowledge across the maintenance team (Machine Maintenance and Facility Maintenance).
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns, ensuring facility systems and infrastructure are maintained to support safe operations and minimal disruption.
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations and company policies through audits, coaching, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and prioritize work orders.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging maintenance technologies and recommend improvements where applicable.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to maintenance technicians to support technical development and career growth.
• Serve as a point of contact for maintenance emergencies and coordinate rapid response efforts to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Leadership

MEWP operation

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC & automation

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Automated systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Lead Technician ensures maintenance and repair activities for machinery and facility systems are conducted efficiently and safely. This role diagnoses equipment issues, performs repairs, and maintains accurate documentation to ensure equipment reliability, operational continuity, and compliance with safety regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and conduct technical training programs for maintenance technicians, focusing on technical skills, safety protocols, and best practices.


• Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize downtime.


• Design, implement, and optimize preventive maintenance programs to proactively reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.


• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.


• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.


• Share technical knowledge across the maintenance team (Machine Maintenance and Facility Maintenance.


• Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures are followed.


• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.


• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns, ensuring facility systems and infrastructure are maintained to support safe operations and minimal disruption.


• Enforce compliance with safety regulations and company policies through audits, coaching, and safety awareness initiatives.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.


• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and prioritize work orders.


• Monitor industry trends and emerging maintenance technologies and recommend improvements where applicable.


• Provide mentorship and coaching to maintenance technicians to support technical development and career growth.


• Serve as a point of contact for maintenance emergencies and coordinate rapid response efforts to minimize downtime.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.


• Minimum of five to seven years of experience in machine maintenance or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.


• Strong communication and organizational skills.


• Supervisory or team leadership experience


• Ability to use MEWP (boom and scissor lifts)


• Strong technical expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.


• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers and automated systems is preferred.


• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance challenges.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of ladders or lifts.


• Occasional kneeling, crawling, or working in confined spaces.


• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in varying weather conditions.


• Participate in on-call or emergency maintenance rotation, if required.


• Work from ladders, MEWPs. Or elevated platforms.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• High-Performance Culture


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It


• Act With Urgency


• Foster a Customer-First Mindset


• Think Big and Execute


• Lead by Example


• Drive Continuous Improvement


• Learn and Seek Out Development


• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.