Facilities Maintenance Lead & Operations Manager

StoryPoint Group; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group is seeking a Maintenance Lead to supervise and guide a maintenance team, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to safety standards. You will manage workloads, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with vendors and staff to keep facilities compliant with codes.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, organization, and the ability to train staff and work under pressure. This position emphasizes improvement and reliable maintenance across projects.

Qualifications

• State Builder’s License and HVAC certification preferred; Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices and tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and problem solving.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and staff training.
• Ability to work under pressure and enforce safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance staff by determining workloads and schedules.
• Evaluates staff and makes hiring or termination recommendations; Manages and motivates staff to provide quality service.
• Maintains facilities in accordance with local and state building codes.
• Manages budgets, methods, and staffing; adheres to schedules and performance requirements.
• Provides technical knowledge for maintenance projects and prepares service estimates.
• Develops and implements policies with the President to set departmental goals.
• Negotiates sub-contractor contracts and inspects work for safety.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is carried out and maintains equipment records.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with staff, vendors, and the public.
• Strives for continual improvement of the organization.

Skills

State Builder’s License

HVAC certification

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Leadership abilities

Staff training

Strong communication

Organized / detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Job description

StoryPoint Group is seeking a Maintenance Lead to supervise and guide a maintenance team, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to safety standards. You will manage workloads, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with vendors and staff to keep facilities compliant with codes.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, organization, and the ability to train staff and work under pressure. This position emphasizes improvement and reliable maintenance across projects.