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TriFactor Solutions LLC; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TriFactor Solutions LLC is seeking a GSE Maintenance Lead Technician to lead a 4–8 person maintenance team, guide daily operations, and ensure safe, high‑quality repairs of ground support equipment. The role blends hands‑on mechanical work with people leadership in a fast-paced setting.

You will troubleshoot issues, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability. Ideal candidates combine strong mechanical repair experience with leadership, safety focus, and the ability

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional experience in automotive/heavy equipment maintenance.
• 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance or similar field.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and support a team while balancing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in fast-paced, hands-on maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of 4–8 maintenance employees, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and feedback for team growth.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees and ongoing development.
• Coordinate daily workflow, assign tasks, and ensure safe, on‑time maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to diagnose issues and perform repairs.
• Monitor work quality and compliance with safety and maintenance procedures.
• Identify challenges, troubleshoot, and implement productivity improvements.
• Prepare daily reports on activities, progress, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to prioritize repairs and minimize disruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Team motivation

Organization

Hands-on maintenance

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

GSE Maintenance Lead Technician

Are you an experienced mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and helping others succeed? We’re looking for a GSE Maintenance Lead Technician to provide hands-on technical support and day-to-day leadership for our Ground Support Equipment maintenance team.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of 4-8 employees, help coordinate daily maintenance operations, and ensure equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. You’ll serve as a key resource for troubleshooting, technical guidance, employee development, and continuous improvement while helping keep equipment reliable and operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical repair experience with leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of 4-8 maintenance employees, promoting teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to help team members grow and succeed.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees while supporting the continued development of existing team members.
• Help establish clear performance expectations and identify opportunities for employee development.

Maintenance Operations & Quality

• Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and replacing components.
• Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with company policies, maintenance procedures, and safety standards.
• Identify operational challenges, troubleshoot problems, and implement solutions that improve productivity and equipment reliability.
• Help ensure maintenance tools, parts, and resources are available to support daily operations.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a communication link between maintenance employees and management, sharing priorities, expectations, and operational updates.
• Prepare daily reports on team activities, maintenance progress, performance, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to prioritize repairs, communicate equipment status, and minimize operational disruptions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or similar mechanical maintenance and repair.
• 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a maintenance, automotive, or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and support a team while balancing competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on maintenance environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing Ground Support Equipment (GSE), automotive equipment, or heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical systems.
• Experience diagnosing equipment malfunctions and replacing or repairing defective components.
• Familiarity with maintenance parts identification, inventory, and ordering processes.
• ASE certifications or other relevant mechanical certifications.
• Welding, fabrication, or related repair experience.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to put your mechanical expertise and leadership skills to work in a role where both matters. You’ll help develop a skilled maintenance team, solve challenging equipment issues, and make a direct impact on equipment reliability and daily operations.