Technician Lead, Facilities

Crystal Group•Hiawatha, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician Lead, Facilities is the senior technical expert responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of facility and building systems. This role serves as the primary lead for facility infrastructure and systems maintenance, combining hands-on technical work with system ownership, vendor coordination, and internal customer support. This is a facility-focused, in-house role (not construction) that ensures operational uptime, regulatory compliance, and responsive service across manufacturing, office, and support environments.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70/70E)
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across electrical, low-voltage, and control systems
Working knowledge of BMS, fire alarm, access control, and lighting control systems
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
Experience supporting electrically driven manufacturing or CNC equipment
Proficiency with CMMS or preventive maintenance systems
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and respond effectively to urgent issues
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority
Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
Valid Electrician License (State of Iowa or reciprocal)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical work within industrial or facilities environments
Demonstrated experience working independently with limited supervision
Experience supporting operational facilities with minimal downtime tolerance
Ability to safely perform hands-on electrical work in active facility environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Fire alarm system experience, including inspections and vendor coordination
Experience with card access or security electrical systems
Manufacturing or CNC equipment electrical support experience
CMMS implementation or optimization experience
Prior experience acting as a technical lead or system owner
Higher weight will be put on candidate’s who demonstrate the desire and ability to lead a team and department as this role is a succession plan for leadership scope of work

Responsibilities

Lead and perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems and infrastructure
Serve as technical owner for building maintenance systems, lighting, and electrical distribution
Provide support for CNC and production-related systems in partnership with Operations and Maintenance
Maintain and coordinate fire alarm systems, including inspections, testing, and compliance activities
Support and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS), including alarms, controls, and integrations
Maintain and support card access and facility security systems.
Execute, document, and continuously improve preventive maintenance activities using the company CMMS
Support HVAC systems from an electrical and controls perspective in coordination with HVAC technicians and vendors
Coordinate and oversee external contractors and vendors performing electrical or system-related work
Act as the primary point of contact during system upgrades, shutdowns, and facility projects
Build strong internal customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and technical guidance
Provide informal leadership and technical mentoring to facilities and maintenance staff
Lead the implementation of new equipment and facility infrastructure, coordinating all necessary facility requirements, site preparation, and installation activities