Facilities Maintenance Lead
About The Position
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Lead to maintain and improve facilities and infrastructure supporting the District’s water service mission. The role combines hands-on maintenance work with leading and coordinating a crew, promoting safe work practices, and assisting the supervisor in keeping District facilities operating safely and efficiently. The position works a four-day, 40-hour week, generally Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It includes a rotating 24-hour emergency standby schedule, generally one to two weeks every three to four weeks, with the ability to respond to work within 30 minutes while on standby. Occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. This is a physically active, on-site role involving indoor and outdoor maintenance, heavy equipment operation, lifting, and work in varying environmental conditions. Applicants selected for employment may be subject to background checks and drug screening. Any offer is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these screenings.
Requirements
- High school diploma and specialized training or education in maintenance-related trades such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
- At least two years of job-related maintenance experience.
- Utah driver's license and Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Utah Grade IV Treatment and/or Distribution Certification.
- Man lift and forklift certifications.
- Ability to successfully complete respiratory medical evaluations and respirator fit testing.
- Ability to obtain Electrical Safety/Arc Flash and Chlorine Safety certifications within six months.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of lead, supervisory, or project management experience.
- Broad experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, guide others, and maintain a team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support maintenance crews performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements at District facilities, buildings, and grounds.
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pumps, boilers, chillers, irrigation systems, and other mechanical equipment.
- Coordinate daily work assignments, assist with scheduling, and provide training and guidance to crew members.
- Promote safe work practices, proper equipment use, and safe working conditions.
- Operate forklifts, man lifts, backhoes, skid steers, and commercial vehicles.
- Use computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to track work orders, schedule maintenance, maintain records, and prepare reports.
- Assist with emergency response, snow removal, and other operational needs, including rotating after-hours standby assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
