Maintenance Lead – Buildings, Grounds & Equipment

Chemtek • Blanch, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chemtek is seeking an experienced mechanic or maintenance technician to lead the upkeep of its buildings, grounds, and equipment at its Yanceyville manufacturing facility. This is a working lead role: the lead plans jobs, determines required labor, materials, and tools, and performs the work. The position coordinates four skilled employees whose time is divided between maintenance and building and installing PavePro spray equipment, while also handling some jobs independently.

The work varies and includes production equipment repairs, machinery installation, plumbing, electrical work, roof repairs, general building upkeep, mowing, grounds maintenance, and maintaining gravel parking lots and access areas. The lead establishes and follows a practical preventive maintenance schedule, coordinates employees and outside contractors, keeps management informed about work, costs, and issues, and responds to urgent repairs as priorities change. The role 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

• At least 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.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete maintenance, repair, and improvement projects, determining the labor, materials, and tools needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment and assist with installing new machinery and equipment.
• Perform building repairs and improvements, including plumbing, electrical work, roof repairs, and general upkeep.
• Maintain grounds by mowing and trimming and keeping gravel parking lots and access areas in good condition.
• Establish a practical preventive maintenance schedule and ensure the scheduled work is completed.
• Coordinate assistance from other employees and arrange for 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.

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