Lead Facilities Technician

Under general direction, organizes, monitors, and leads facility maintenance operations; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to facility maintenance; provides technical assistance to Maintenance‑Facilities management.

• Oversees building operations and maintenance, plans and operations, furniture and equipment inventories, utility operations, energy management, grounds maintenance and janitorial.
• Manages HVAC equipment in all buildings.
• Schedules all facility activities with the production managers in all buildings to minimize conflict with production schedules.
• Oversees major infrastructure repair and renovations projects by identifying and managing vendors/contractors, including bid process, contract compliance, and vendor/contractor performance.
• Acts as the liaison for all remodeling, renovation and construction projects as it relates to product standards, design standards, scheduling shut‑downs and system interruptions.
• Assists with the development of and compliance with departmental budgets, including capital, operating and construction budgets.
• Ensures continued compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations—OSHA and Cal‑OSHA regulations.
• Works directly with vendors and Purchasing to request proposals for repairs, maintenance and capital improvements.
• Develops and oversees staffing, training, scheduling, and budgeting for facilities personnel.
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety‑related training, and maintaining ongoing communications with employees.

High school, General Education (GED), Associate Arts (AA) degree preferred in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC.

5+ years related experience; trade knowledge including NEMA standards for the electrical industry. Experience and coursework in blueprint reading, electrical, heating and plumbing systems, proven experience running conduit and electrical services.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Valid driver’s license;
Electrician license preferred; and Forklift/Boom/Scissor license.