Maintenance Technician - Lead

Dexterra Group; Abilene (TX); Remote; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration with operations teams

Remote work location established in a州

Team safety focus

Growth as company expands

U.S. health benefits & plans

401K plan with company matching

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a General Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee the day-to-day upkeep, repairs, and appearance of a workforce accommodations facility. You will coordinate a team to complete tasks in common areas and support buildings, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This role emphasizes general maintenance over licensed trades, and prior experience with commercial kitchen equipment is an asset. Strong leadership, tool proficiency, and independent work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities support, or building upkeep preferred.
• Experience leading a team in a lead hand or supervisor capacity.
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting commercial kitchen equipment is a plus.
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily maintenance tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 35–50 pounds.
• Willingness to follow all safety procedures and site policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to keep facilities functional.
• Lead a small maintenance team, setting daily priorities.
• Coordinate upkeep of accommodations, common areas, and support buildings.
• Repair and maintain kitchen equipment (ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers) as directed.
• Report larger repair needs or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

General maintenance

Facilities support

Building upkeep

Team leadership

Commercial kitchen equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

Work That Matters, People Who Care

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The General Maintenance Technician Lead is responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day upkeep, repair, and appearance of a workforce accommodations facility. This role focuses on general maintenance activities rather than licensed trade work and plays a key part in keeping accommodations, common areas, and support buildings safe, functional, and presentable while coordinating a team to complete the required tasks involved in the work scope. Experience maintaining commercial kitchen equipment is considered a strong asset.

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

Work That Matters, People Who Care

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The General Maintenance Technician Lead is responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day upkeep, repair, and appearance of a workforce accommodations facility. This role focuses on general maintenance activities rather than licensed trade work and plays a key part in keeping accommodations, common areas, and support buildings safe, functional, and presentable while coordinating a team to complete the required tasks involved in the work scope. Experience maintaining commercial kitchen equipment is considered a strong asset.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

• Performing general maintenance and minor repairs, including:
• Painting and surface touch‑ups
• Drywall patching and minor carpentry
• Replacing light fixtures, bulbs, and filters
• Adjusting doors, locks, hinges, and hardware
• Supporting grounds maintenance, including cleanup, landscaping, and seasonal tasks such as vegetation control and lease maintenance.
• Leading a small team of maintenance technicians into setting priorities based on the level of maintenance requirements each day.
• Lead, coach, train and support and frontline employees across multiple operational functions.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture aligned with client, legislative, and Dexterra standards.
• Continuously improve and align systems and processes to be effective, efficient, and responsive.
• Assisting with inspection and upkeep of buildings and common areas
• Troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on equipment and appliances
• Supporting maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment (e.g., ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers) under direction
• Completing basic preventative maintenance tasks and checklists
• Reporting larger repair needs or safety concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Using hand and power tools safely and appropriately
• Assisting other trades or contractors as required

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Collaboration with experienced operations and service delivery teams.
• A remote work location established in the state
• A team focused on safety, service quality, and operational execution.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Comprehensive U.S. health and welfare benefits are available through employee-paid or employee-contributory plans, with enrollment options based on individual and family coverage needs
• 401K Plan – Offered with automatic Enrollment and discretionary Company matching contribution

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities support, or building upkeep preferred
• Practical experience with repairs, painting, and grounds maintenance
• Previous experience leading a team in a lead hand or supervisor capacity
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting commercial kitchen equipment is an asset
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools
• Ability to work independently and manage daily maintenance tasks
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 35–50 pounds
• Willingness to follow all safety procedures and site policies

Additional Information

Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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