Maintenance Lead

Cushman & Wakefield • Macon, GA

10d • $63,750 - $75,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead is a working supervisor responsible for performing and coordinating hands-on maintenance and repair activities across a higher education campus. This role emphasizes technical expertise in commercial HVAC systems and familiarity with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. The Maintenance Lead will guide a small team, prioritize work orders, and ensure timely completion of tasks while actively participating in maintenance work.

Requirements

• Strong technical skills in commercial HVAC systems; familiarity with MEP systems.
• Ability to lead by example in a hands-on environment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Basic computer skills, including CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications in HVAC preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repair; experience with MEP systems a plus.
• Previous experience in a lead or working supervisor role preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks (lifting, climbing, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, cooling towers, and building automation systems.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving MEP system issues to prevent equipment failures.
• Utilize CMMS to review and update work orders, track progress, and maintain accurate records.
• Balance hands-on preventive maintenance with service and repair tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and college environmental health and safety requirements.
• Participate in routine inspections and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and communicate priorities to team members.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and be available for on-call support.
• Assist with small-scale projects and equipment installations as directed.
• Complete required training and craft self-assessments within designated timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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