Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Technician

The Lead Maintenance Technician will oversee the maintenance department and coordinate with the plant/location manager to ensure all equipment and facility needs are met efficiently and safely. This role includes hands-on work with heavy equipment, supervising maintenance staff, planning upgrades, and managing repairs and external service contracts.

This position is located in Elkwood, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities of Lead Maintenance Technician:

• Supervise maintenance staff, including planning, assigning, and evaluating work performance.
• Requisition and issue tools, equipment, and supplies related to plant equipment.
• Inspect work areas and production schedules to determine necessary work, materials, equipment, and labor.
• Operate and train staff on equipment such as forklifts, cranes, bulldozers, and graders.
• Perform hands-on maintenance duties as necessary.
• Plan and implement facility and equipment design upgrades and regular maintenance.

Experience and Educational Requirements of Lead Maintenance Technician:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of leadership experience in a relevant role.

Key Competencies of Lead Maintenance Technician:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical ability includes calculations involving proportions, percentages, area, and volume.
• Proficient in planning, scheduling, and coordinating team tasks.
• Comfortable using internet research tools and email platforms like Outlook.
• Must complete BFS safety training certification.

Physical Requirements of Lead Maintenance Technician:

• Routine sitting with occasional standing or walking required.
• Ability to lift up-to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, talking, and hearing required.
• Regular use of hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, outdoor weather, and moving mechanical parts.
• Work environment noise level is generally moderate.