Maintenance Lead

Landus Cooperative•Bradford, IA

About The Position

As a Maintenance Lead, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities across our facilities and equipment. Utilizing your strong technical expertise and leadership skills to manage and guide a team of maintenance staff, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and maintaining a safe work environment. Your role includes prioritizing tasks, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that all maintenance procedures are carried out effectively to support daily operations.

Requirements

Licenses: Must have a Class A CDL with applicable endorsements or be able to obtain one, if applicable to the location.
This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee must meet the qualifications set forth in the company’s vehicle safety policy. Failure to meet these qualifications could result in removal from this position.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion.
Plan, schedule, and oversee routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs for all machinery, equipment, and facilities. Utilizing preventative maintenance software.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Collaborate with operations and safety departments to identify maintenance needs and prioritize tasks accordingly.
Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, actively collaborate with the internal Safety Team, and foster a culture of safety throughout the workplace.
Train and mentor maintenance team members to enhance skills and knowledge.
Monitor inventory of tools, equipment, and replacement parts, ensuring adequate supply and proper organization.
Manage relationships with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or services.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and equipment logs