Lead, Maintenance

Fanatics; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Maintenance Lead in Sunnyvale, Texas, to manage equipment maintenance and repair processes, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime. The role includes supervising maintenance mechanics and working closely with production and quality teams. Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance. This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, with flexible scheduling required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other maintenance aspects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repair of production equipment to ensure reliability.
• Supervise maintenance mechanics and coordinate daily tasks.
• Work closely with production and quality teams for equipment improvements.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Knowledge of maintenance aspects

Organization and planning skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world‑class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next‑generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of production equipment to ensure reliability and minimize downtime. This role supervises maintenance mechanics, coordinates daily tasks and preventive maintenance, and addresses urgent repairs. The position works closely with production and quality teams to support equipment improvements, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, requiring strong technical skills and hands‑on leadership.

Essential Functions

• Team Leadership
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
• Safety and Compliance

Other Functions

This position also performs other projects for the company as needed.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and sit. This job also requires close vision at 20 inches or less. Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 ft. or more), Color Vision (the ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth Perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships), Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eyes to bring an object into focus). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• License, certificate a plus.

Skills/Knowledge

• Leadership qualities
• Knowledge of all aspects of maintenance (electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.)
• Organization and planning skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Follow‑up Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Math aptitude
• Self‑starter and team player

Environment and Scheduling

• Work is performed in a machine shop and manufacturing plant setting.
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.

Employer’s Rights

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements for a person so classified. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time.