Facilities Maintenance Lead

The GEO Group, Inc.; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Reduced Tuition Rates

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance activities at a GEO facility in Lovejoy, GA.

The role requires at least three years of maintenance experience across electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, and carpentry disciplines, with supervisory responsibilities and strong communication skills. You will manage inspections, preventive maintenance, logs, and reports while coordinating repair orders and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade or college-level courses desirable.
• Three (3) years’ experience in general maintenance (electricity, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, carpentry).
• Must be able to perform the work of a Maintenance Technician.
• Must be physically able to perform duties.
• Candidate must be self-motivated and able to prioritize work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading or supervising staff.
• Background check required by authorities.
• Able to use common department software.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Residency within US or territories for 3+ years or equivalent federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities at the facility and supervise maintenance technicians or resident workers.
• Inspect, estimate repair costs, and schedule preventive maintenance for safety systems.
• Maintain logs and prepare progress and status reports.
• Assign and inspect work of maintenance personnel and coordinate repair orders.
• Log, monitor, and control tool dispensing; perform limited admin tasks.
• Initiate subordinate training and conduct regular meetings to ensure operational integrity.

Skills

Maintenance

Supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Electrical

HVAC

Refrigeration

Mechanical

Carpentry

Computers

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade

College-level courses

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance activities at a GEO facility in Lovejoy, GA.

The role requires at least three years of maintenance experience across electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, and carpentry disciplines, with supervisory responsibilities and strong communication skills. You will manage inspections, preventive maintenance, logs, and reports while coordinating repair orders and training.