Maintenance Team Lead - Las Vegas, NV

Fanatics Commerce; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Commerce is seeking a Facilities Lead to ensure the smooth operation of its Fulfillment and Manufacturing Centers. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on facility, automation, and material handling systems to maximize site performance.

You will partner with the Operations Team, lead maintenance activities, and leverage data and CMMS tools to drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and NEC compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills across conveyor, manufacturing, and building systems.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting expertise and NEC compliance standards.
• Advanced motor controls troubleshooting with PLCs, VFDs, Soft Starts, Servo Drives, and External I/O Devices.
• Advanced fabrication skillset to support repairs and modifications to facility and material handling assets.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn CMMS systems and graphical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures in coordination with the Operations Team.
• Attend daily production meetings as needed and support cross‑department problem solving.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair status and maintenance priorities to stakeholders for coordinated outcomes.
• Ensure continuous reliable operation of fulfillment and manufacturing assets to support on‑time order processing.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, manufacturing equipment, grounds, and PITs with safety and accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor controls troubleshooting

Fabrication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Graphical interfaces

Job description

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Facilities Lead is critical to the smooth operation of our Fulfillment and Manufacturing Centers, responsible for ensuring the proper functioning and upkeep of the Facility, Automation Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment, Material Handling Assets, Housekeeping, and Grounds. This position reports to the Facilities Manager and Supervisor and serves as a strategic partner to the Operations Team, performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance to maximize site success. The Facilities Lead delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

• Partner closely with Facility Technicians and the Operations Team to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical problems, ensuring alignment and clear communication across functional groups.
• Attend daily production meetings as needed, serving as a knowledgeable resource for the site's Leadership Team and contributing to cross-departmental problem-solving efforts.
• Effectively communicate equipment issues, repair status, and maintenance priorities to both technical team members and operational stakeholders to drive coordinated outcomes.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Ensure the continuous, reliable operation of fulfillment and manufacturing assets that directly support on-time order processing and delivery for fans.
• Maintain building equipment, conveyor systems, and grounds to uphold a safe and efficient environment that enables the operations team to serve fans without disruption.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with company standards to minimize downtime and sustain fulfillment throughput.
• Support a facility environment that meets safety and operational requirements, protecting both team members and the integrity of fan-facing products and services.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Apply advanced troubleshooting techniques — including the use of technical drawings, blueprints, electrical and mechanical schematics, and diagnostic tools such as multi-meters and laptops — to identify and resolve complex equipment failures.
• Diagnose and repair complex motor control problems on equipment with PLCs, VFDs, Soft Starts, Servo Drives, and External I/O Devices, bringing creative and systematic thinking to novel technical challenges.
• Learn and utilize applicable software platforms, including CMMS systems and graphical interfaces, to improve maintenance tracking, records retention, and operational insight.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve facility performance, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Ensure completion of all work orders, repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and records retention in strict accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Adhere to all departmental and company standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements, including NEC compliance, while working independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor equipment, manufacturing equipment, grounds, building equipment, and powered industrial trucks (PIT), completing all tasks with consistency and precision.
• Demonstrate the physical capability and determination required by the role, including standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods, working at heights from ladders and aerial lifts, operating in non-climate-controlled environments, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance.
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures across conveyor, manufacturing, and building systems.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting expertise and working knowledge of NEC compliance standards.
• Advanced motor controls troubleshooting, including hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, Soft Starts, Servo Drives, and External I/O Devices.
• Advanced fabrication skillset to support repairs and modifications to facility and material handling assets.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn and apply CMMS systems, graphical interfaces, and other relevant software platforms.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience or education in Material Handling Equipment (Conveyors and Sortation Equipment), Manufacturing, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and/or Installation.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision, follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively with both technical and operational team members.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset.

ABOUT US

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 Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com .

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

Build Championship Teams

Obsessed with Fans

Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit

Determined and Relentless Mindset

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