Facilities Maintenance Lead

Overview

As a Facilities Maintenance Lead, you will direct, prioritize, and oversee the daily activities of Facilities Maintenance Technicians as assigned. Your duties may also include coordinating the work of third‑party contractors, vendors, or suppliers as directed by the Manager or Assistant Manager.

This is a “Working Lead” position, which involves leading or assisting with completing work related to assigned projects or work orders.

• Prioritize, plan, and schedule department work orders, projects, and other assignments. Ensure all assigned staff are trained, equipped, and able to complete each assigned task safely, efficiently, and on time. Answer questions and professionally solve problems. Promptly report any staff performance issues to the Facilities management team.
• Coordinate and communicate with customers regarding the status of approved work orders for clarification, completeness, execution, quality of work, and close out. Ensure all work orders are properly closed out with labor and materials costs recorded. Maintain courteous, respectful, and professional interactions with customers.
• Monitor staff work performance for quality and productivity. Provide the Facilities management team with data related to performing corrective and preventative maintenance in a timely manner, utilization of labor and materials, and the status of mission‑critical systems and equipment.
• Monitor and ensure that employees, vendors, suppliers, and sub‑contractors use safe practices.
• Monitor the activity of service providers, vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Ensure services are performed per contract requirements and company expectations.
• Review staff timecards, vacation and absence requests and other company forms for completeness and accuracy for final Facility manager approval.
• Create and maintain an inventory of all operating equipment and parts maintained by the department. Create a preventative maintenance program, using equipment manufacturer guidelines, for all equipment used and maintained by the department or assigned by other departments for maintenance and upkeep, ensuring that corrective and preventive maintenance schedules are met.
• As directed by the Facilities Management Team, obtain quotes or estimates for equipment, services, repairs, or projects from external vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent credential.
• Functional understanding of hardware, mechanical equipment, electrical & HVAC systems and controls, compressors, pumps, hoists, and environmental treatment equipment.
• 4 years of facilities maintenance experience including trades or specialties such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, welding, or painting.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Must be available to work overtime, carry a work‑provided mobile phone, and respond to emergencies after hours as needed.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• Facilities maintenance practices, materials, and operating procedures.
• Proper use and care of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Health and safety hazards related to facilities and road maintenance.
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Vendor contracts.
• Inventory control systems.

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• Prioritizing and assigning work.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
• Professional experience with PC‑based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team, at times with limited supervision.
• Diagnosing malfunctions, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing complete or integral parts of facilities…