Sr. Maintenance Technician

• Location 9700 Commerce Parkway,Lenexa, KS, 66219,United States
• Base Pay $35.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

The Sr. Maintenance Technician is a senior, hands-on technical leader responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the reliability of all production equipment and facility systems. This role serves as a site-wide technical expert supporting electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, plumbing, boilers, fire suppression systems, HVAC infrastructure, and overall building operations.

This position is responsible for executing advanced diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repair activities while applying practical engineering methods and continuous improvement techniques to drive equipment uptime, facility reliability, and operational efficiency.

The role also supports facility infrastructure, including basic construction, equipment installation, building modifications, and contractor coordination. Additionally, this position requires hands-on fabrication capabilities and the ability to operate and support material handling equipment.

The Sr. Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring less experienced technicians.

Pay: Starting at $35/hour

Unrivaled Teamwear is the fast-growing parent company behind Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, we design, decorate, and deliver team gear — tees, fleece, performance wear, outerwear, headwear, and accessories — for customers ranging from big box retailers, college bookstores, golf courses and resorts, and national retailers.

We've grown quickly over the past year and expect that growth to continue. We are looking for motivated candidates looking to grow their career alongside the business.

• Diagnose and repair complex failures in production and facility equipment using structured root-cause analysis
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including control circuits and power distribution across single-phase and three-phase systems, ranging from low voltage (24
  
  VDC control circuits, 120
  
  VAC, 208
  
  VAC) to higher voltage systems (240
  
  VAC, 277
  
  VAC, and 480
  
  VAC), including electrical panels, transformers, switch gear, breakers, motor controls, VFDs, and facility power distribution infrastructure.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair single-phase and three-phase motors, starters, contractors, and controls
• Support PLC-controlled equipment troubleshooting including I/O validation and fault diagnostics
• Perform advanced mechanical repairs (bearings, gearboxes, belts, shafts, alignment)
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems (valves, cylinders, regulators, pumps, pressure systems)

• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems including rooftop units, heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, and make-up air systems
• Maintain and support boilers, compressed air systems, and facility utilities
• Perform plumbing repairs, piping modifications, and valve replacements/exchanges
• Support building systems to ensure uptime and operational continuity

• Support fire suppression systems including sprinkler systems and related infrastructure
• Assist with and/or coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections and testing
• Ensure compliance with applicable fire codes and safety regulations
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

• Support basic construction activities including minor build-outs, infrastructure modifications, and equipment installations
• Assist with facility layout changes, department moves, and workspace modifications
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and quality work execution
• Support CAPEX and OPEX-related facility and maintenance projects

• Perform welding (MIG/TIG preferred), cutting, and fabrication from raw materials
• Modify or build components to support repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts
• Support custom solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems including belt-driven and motorized conveyors, rollers, drives,…