Facilities Maintenance Lead

Accelera; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Lead to oversee the distribution infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation of building systems and equipment. You will drive safety, continuous improvement, and technical reliability across the facility.

The role requires leadership of maintenance and custodial teams, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional departments to support plant-wide projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or facility management.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily maintenance and custodial activities to maintain high service levels.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for rapid repairs.
• Champion a proactive safety culture in line with OSHA regulations and emergency protocols.
• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on motors, switchgears, and HVAC units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on facility-wide projects and improvements.
• Oversee personnel management, including coaching, performance reviews, and scheduling.
• Participate in budgeting for capital expenditures and operating expenses.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC troubleshooting

Team leadership

OSHA safety standards

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As a Facilities Maintenance Lead, you will oversee the operational integrity of our distribution infrastructure, ensuring that building systems and equipment function at peak performance. You will play a critical role in driving safety, continuous improvement, and technical reliability across our facility.

About the Role

As a Facilities Maintenance Lead, you will oversee the operational integrity of our distribution infrastructure, ensuring that building systems and equipment function at peak performance. You will play a critical role in driving safety, continuous improvement, and technical reliability across our facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance and custodial teams to ensure high service levels.
• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement to ensure rapid response to facility repair needs.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with OSHA regulations, hazardous material logs, and emergency evacuation protocols.
• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on industrial systems, including motors, switch gears, and HVAC units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support facility-wide projects and operational improvements.
• Oversee personnel management tasks, including team development, performance reviews, and resource scheduling.
• Participate in budget planning for capital expenditures and facility operating expenses.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or facility management.
• Strong technical proficiency in industrial electrical systems, mechanical repairs, and HVAC troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and supervise a diverse team.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and hazardous material management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and remain available for on-call support.

Preferred Skills

• Experience utilizing CMMS or similar maintenance management software.
• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement or lean initiatives.
• Ability to operate equipment at heights and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and interdepartmental coordination.