Maintenance Team Leader I -IFS, Austin, TX

H-E-B; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader I to oversee maintenance across our manufacturing, warehouse and transportation assets. You will lead daily maintenance activities, ensure safety, reliability and efficiency, and coordinate with technicians and contractors to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a high-level technician and at least 3 years in a foreman role, plus an AAS degree or equivalent; a valid driver's license is required and occasional travel may

Qualifications

• AAS degree or equivalent with maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading multi-skilled technicians in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing, warehouse, and transportation assets.
• Lead daily maintenance and repairs activities.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and contractors in design/construction of new facilities and establish standards.
• Stay current on technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, schedule and lead assigned Partners; foster training and team development.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

AAS degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (EAM)

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Team Leader I, you'll ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our manufacturing, warehouse, and transportation assets, and lead daily activities related to maintenance and repairs.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Maintenance Operations:
  • Ensures the reliability, efficiency and safety of the industrial warehouse, transportation, and manufacturing assets and related support areas
  • Leads daily activities for industrial facilities-related maintenance and repairs
  • Collaborates with customers, engineers, and contractors in the design / construction of new industrial facilities; helps to establish standard specifications
  • Stays current on / researches new technologies related to the business
  • Maintains knowledge of / complies with current regulatory requirements
• Management:
  • Supports strategic goals of Facility Services; makes daily tactical decisions to substantially impact financial and reliability status of facilities
  • Leads multi-skilled technicians who maintain electrical systems, AC systems, water / sewer systems, building and roofing, pavement and grounds, dock doors, levelers, seals and restraints, and lighting and fire suppression systems
  • Develops / schedules / leads assigned Partners
  • Creates a team environment; fosters training / development to ensure Partners provide quality repairs and superior service

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Work Experience

5+ years Experience as a high-level technician plus 3+ years of experience as a foreman or maintenance knowledge/awareness - Preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Written / verbal communication skills - Required
• PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word) and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) (EAM preferred) - Preferred

Education

• AAS degree 3+ years of experience OR 5+ years of experience as a high-level technician plus 3+ years of experience as a foreman - Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license; a clean driving record - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more; lift and carry 50 lbs
• Work flexible and/or rotating schedules, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Walk long distances; climb ladders / stairs to gain rooftop access; stand, stoop, crawl; work in hot and cold spaces; maneuver around equipment
• Work around industrial facilities, including food, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, refrigerated
• Respond to emergency situations any time of day or night

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 10/27/2025