Lead Maintenance Tech

Stark Carpet Corp.; Calhoun, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring/Retention Bonus

Job summary

Stark Carpet Corp. is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician at our Calhoun, GA location.

The role combines hands-on maintenance with day-to-day leadership of the maintenance team, performing repairs and troubleshooting to keep machinery and facility systems running smoothly. Ideal candidates will be strong mechanical troubleshooters who can work directly on equipment, coordinate priorities, and ensure safe, efficient work.

Qualifications

• Industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or facilities maintenance experience required.
• Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Previous lead or team leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work alongside the team and personally perform repairs and maintenance work daily.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on working lead, actively performing maintenance and repairs alongside the maintenance team.
• Help lead, coordinate, and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Provide guidance and support to maintenance technicians while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and work directly on machinery to minimize downtime.
• Assist with maintaining warehouse and facility infrastructure, equipment, tools, lighting, and other building systems.
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and help ensure required maintenance is completed on time.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend solutions or improvements.
• Ensure maintenance tools, equipment, parts, and work areas are kept organized, clean, and safe.
• Promote and follow all company safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
• Help train and support maintenance team members as needed.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair status, and maintenance needs to management.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Leadership experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Team coordination

Safety focus

Job description

STARK is seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician for our Calhoun, GA location. This is a working lead position for someone who can provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the maintenance team while also working alongside them to perform repairs, troubleshoot equipment, and complete preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be a strong mechanical troubleshooter who is comfortable getting their hands dirty and working directly on machinery, equipment, and facility systems. This is not a desk-based supervisory role—the Lead Maintenance Technician will be expected to actively participate in maintenance work while helping coordinate priorities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Hiring/Retention Bonus: Up to $1,000 within the first year!
Bonus details provided during the interview.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on working lead , actively performing maintenance and repairs alongside the maintenance team.
• Help lead, coordinate, and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Provide guidance and support to maintenance technicians while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and work directly on machinery to minimize downtime.
• Assist with maintaining warehouse and facility infrastructure, equipment, tools, lighting, and other building systems.
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and help ensure required maintenance is completed on time.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend solutions or improvements.
• Ensure maintenance tools, equipment, parts, and work areas are kept organized, clean, and safe.
• Promote and follow all company safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
• Help train and support maintenance team members as needed.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair status, and maintenance needs to management.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks and duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or facilities maintenance experience required.
• Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Previous lead or team leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work alongside the team and personally perform repairs and maintenance work on a daily basis.
• Strong communication skills and a safety-focused mindset.

COMPANY INFO

About Us:

With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.

Our Mission:

To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.

Our Heritage:

Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.