Maintenance Lead – Buildings, Grounds & Equipment

Chemtek • Blanch, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Chemtek is hiring an experienced mechanic or maintenance technician to lead hands-on maintenance of its buildings, grounds, and equipment at its Yanceyville manufacturing facility. This working lead plans jobs, determines labor and materials, gathers tools and supplies, and completes maintenance and repair work. The role coordinates the availability of four skilled employees whose time is divided between maintenance and building and installing PavePro spray equipment, provides them direction, and works alongside them as needed. Some work is performed independently.

The work includes equipment repairs and installations, plumbing, electrical work, roof repairs, general building upkeep, mowing and trimming, and maintaining gravel parking lots and access areas. The lead establishes a practical preventive maintenance schedule, coordinates outside contractors when needed, keeps management informed about progress, costs, and issues, and responds to urgent repairs and changing priorities. The position is full-time and on-site, primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional early, late, or on-call availability potentially required for urgent repairs or equipment installations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance or mechanic experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines on short notice.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities at the same time.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects, including determining the labor, materials, and tools needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and help install new machinery and equipment.
• Handle building repairs and improvements, including plumbing, electrical work, roof repairs, and general upkeep.
• Maintain grounds, including mowing, trimming, and maintaining gravel parking lots and access areas.
• Set up a practical preventive maintenance schedule and ensure the work is completed.
• Coordinate assistance from other employees and arrange outside contractors when needed.
• Keep management informed about work in progress, repair costs, and problems requiring attention.
• Respond to urgent repairs, adjust schedules when priorities change, and keep jobs moving.
• Work safely and keep tools, materials, and work areas organized.
• Coordinate the availability of four skilled employees, provide clear direction, and work alongside them as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Company-funded QSEHRA health reimbursement benefit for eligible employees and family members.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid holidays, PTO, vacation, and sick leave.
• Eight additional paid days off during Chemtek’s Christmas holiday period.
• Opportunity to grow with Chemtek’s expanding service organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed