Facilities Maintenance Team Lead

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Team Lead works within Engineering & Operations at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), helping lead a team that delivers safe, reliable, and responsive maintenance services across UAMS. Working closely with the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the lead coordinates daily work assignments and maintenance schedules, supports service requests, and helps maintain strong technical performance. The role also ensures work orders contain accurate and complete information for billing and departmental tracking.

The position supports quality workmanship and customer service by coaching technicians, assisting with new employee training, and reviewing completed work for quality and safety. Other duties include coordinating tools and materials, ordering supplies, scheduling equipment repairs with vendors, communicating with UAMS departments, and leading or participating in maintenance repairs and responses to urgent facility issues. The role reinforces safety, regulatory compliance, accountability, and operational readiness, and is designated as essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of general maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 12 points on the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Basic proficiency using computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree.
• Five to ten years of general maintenance experience, preferably in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance schedules and daily work assignments to support timely, efficient service.
• Mentor technicians in effective customer communication and professional service delivery.
• Review completed work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees and support ongoing technical skill development.
• Ensure work orders contain accurate, complete information for billing and departmental tracking.
• Assist the Facilities Maintenance Manager with daily workflows, operational coordination, and team productivity.
• Communicate with departments across UAMS to coordinate services and address maintenance needs.
• Lead and participate in maintenance repairs, troubleshooting, and responses to urgent facility issues.
• Ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Oversee inventory and coordinate procurement of tools, equipment, and materials for maintenance operations.
• Coordinate material orders and schedule equipment repairs with vendors.
• Reinforce safety protocols and promote accountability, quality workmanship, and excellent customer service.
• Ensure team compliance with applicable state, federal, and UAMS regulations.
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring operational readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow established safety and productivity procedures and protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Undergraduate education discount for staff and dependents.
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED