Lead Facilities Technician - P1

Socket.dev; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Lead Facilities Technician to oversee daily maintenance operations, coordinate repairs, and ensure building systems remain safe and fully operational. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with preventive maintenance planning and staff mentoring.

You will manage logs, schedules, and vendor coordination, ensure OSHA compliance, and contribute to cost-saving maintenance strategies while acting as the primary point of contact for facility needs.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of facilities or maintenance experience.
• Trade certifications in HVAC/EPA, electrical, or mechanical are a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and delegate maintenance tasks to technicians, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime.
• Monitor building systems, including fire safety, lighting, power distribution, HVAC controls, and access systems.
• Maintain accurate service logs, work orders, and asset records through CMMS or maintenance software.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members to improve skillsets and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and outside service professionals.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs and facility emergencies, ensuring safe and rapid resolution.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify safety hazards, performance issues, or required repairs.
• Assist in budgeting, parts ordering, inventory management, and cost-saving maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and company safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS

Blueprints

PM Planning

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Building Systems

Vendor Oversight

Education

Trade Certifications in HVAC/EPA

OSHA Safety Regulations

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

A Lead Facilities Technician is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations, coordinating repair activities, and ensuring facility systems remain safe, efficient, and fully operational. This role includes hands-on troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance scheduling, and providing technical guidance to maintenance staff. The Lead Facilities Technician acts as the primary point of contact for building maintenance needs and plays a key role in workflow management, safety compliance, and asset reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and delegate maintenance tasks to technicians, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Monitor building systems, including fire safety, lighting, power distribution, HVAC controls, and access systems.
• Maintain accurate service logs, work orders, and asset records through CMMS or maintenance software.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members to improve skillsets and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and outside service professionals.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs and facility emergencies, ensuring safe and rapid resolution.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify safety hazards, performance issues, or required repairs.
• Assist in budgeting, parts ordering, inventory management, and cost-saving maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and company safety standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of building systems
• Electrical, HVAC, mechanical & plumbing troubleshooting
• Leadership, communication & delegation abilities
• Proficiency with maintenance management software (CMMS)
• Blueprint/schematic reading & diagnostic skills
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Vendor/contractor oversight
• Safety & compliance awareness

Typical Qualifications

• 3-7; years of facilities or maintenance experience
• Prior leadership or lead-tech role preferred
• Trade certifications in HVAC/EPA, electrical, or mechanical are a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols
• Ability to lift, climb, operate power tools & work in varied environments