Lead Maintenance Technician

Vodafone; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to provide expert leadership and technical support for electrical, HVAC, and instrumentation teams in North Chicago. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and relevant certifications, along with expertise in skilled maintenance functions. This position requires effective management of daily operations and responsibilities to ensure efficient execution of tasks, while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Short-Term Incentive Programs

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years experience or 5+ years with relevant certification.
• Desired certification: CMRT (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician).
• Knowledge of advanced diagnostic tools needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the operations of technicians.
• Provide performance feedback and assist in processing change requests.
• Manage administrative duties and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Repair

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant Certificate

Associates Technical Degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Predictive Tools

Job description

ICompany Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose

The Lead Maintenance Technician will provide expert leadership and technical support for the electrical, HVAC, and instrumentation repair and calibration teams. This role will serve as one of the primary points of contact for technical issues, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and effectively. The Lead Technician will manage administrative duties, support initiatives for continuous improvement, and perform hands-on work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the operations of electricians, HVAC specialists, and instrumentation technicians.
• Serve as the supervisor in their absence, managing timecards and work orders with accuracy.
• Assist the supervisor with processing change requests for preventive maintenance updates.
• Provide performance feedback of tradespeople to the supervisor.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage the daily workload, including work distribution and follow-up, liaising with customers and management as required.
• Offer technical support for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and operational challenges across all trades.
• Oversee and review the work order backlog for timely completion.
• Ensure adherence to Corporate and Divisional Policies, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Perform additional tasks and projects as specified by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 10+ yrs. Experience or Relevant Certificate with 5+ yrs. experience or associates technical degree with 3+ yrs. of experience, or proficient in two or more skilled maintenance functions.
• CMRT (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician) or equivalent accreditation desired.
• Expertise in at least one skilled maintenance function, including HVAC, electrical, or instrumentation repair and calibration.
• Knowledge and ability to use advanced tools (i.e., machine tools, diagnostic tools, predictive tools)
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency with Maximo CMMS, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Salary: $29.70 - $53.50/hour
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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