Maintenance Team Leader (3rd Shift)

Nidec•Lexington, TN

About The Position

The Team Lead, Maintenance (Facilities) is an advanced skilled role providing day-to-day work leadership and technical support for facility maintenance operations. The position combines hands-on maintenance with coordination of daily activities, task prioritization, reinforcement of safety and quality standards, and first-level escalation support for facility maintenance issues. The role performs skilled maintenance across building systems and provides informal leadership to maintenance technicians or trades personnel. It coordinates assignments, troubleshoots issues, supports preventive maintenance and reliability, and helps maintain operational readiness. It does not include formal people-management responsibilities such as performance reviews, hiring, or disciplinary actions. The posting states that the position typically reports to a Facilities Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, or Facilities Manager (M1). The role also supports work-order documentation, communication with Operations, EHS, and facility occupants, onboarding and training, process improvements, shutdowns, inspections, and facility improvement projects. The posting describes work that is often non-routine, performed independently under limited supervision, and involves applying discretion within broad operational boundaries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically 5–10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial maintenance; the posting also specifies a minimum of 7 years of experience.
Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues.
Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to lead work through influence rather than authority.
Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks.
Specialist knowledge of operational systems and practices, typically obtained through extensive work experience or education.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade schooling.
Prior experience as a lead technician or senior maintenance resource.
Trade certifications or licenses, such as electrical, HVAC, or plumbing.
Familiarity with CMMS systems and work-order management.
Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
Vocational or technical education may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of building systems.
Support electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facility repairs.
Respond to corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance needs.
Coordinate daily maintenance work orders and task assignments.
Serve as a first-level escalation point for technical or operational issues.
Reinforce safe work practices, job planning, and proper use of tools and PPE.
Support execution of preventive maintenance schedules.
Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
Assist in improving equipment reliability and facility performance.
Ensure work complies with safety policies and regulations.
Promote lockout/tagout, confined-space, and hazard-awareness practices.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Update work orders with accurate labor, materials, and completion details.
Support documentation of repairs, inspections, and asset conditions.
Assist with work-order closeout and follow-up actions.
Troubleshoot facility issues and coordinate timely resolution.
Communicate status and priorities with Operations, EHS, and occupants.
Escalate risks, delays, or system failures as needed.
Support onboarding and training of maintenance technicians.
Share best practices and technical knowledge, and provide hands-on guidance during complex or non-routine repairs.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
Support standardized procedures, preventive-maintenance optimization, and spare-parts usage.
Assist with shutdowns, inspections, and facility improvement projects.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to team members; may delegate tasks or review work.