Area Facilities Technical lead

Overview

The Area Facilities Technical Lead, maintains building systems hands-on at [home building] and serves as the technical resource for facilities issues across [region]. Most of this person's time is spent on site at the home building, with travel to other sites when issues need more experienced troubleshooting. This role partners with the Regional Facilities Manager, who handles vendor contracts, billing, project tracking, and personnel administration.

Duties

Regional technical support

• Serve as the escalation point for technical issues that site staff cannot resolve.
• Travel to other buildings to troubleshoot complex problems and recommend repair or replacement.
• Guide and train site staff on troubleshooting, equipment care, and safe work practices.
• Identify recurring equipment problems across the region and recommend long-term fixes.

Vendor and project technical oversight

• Meet specialty vendors on site and verify that their work meets technical requirements.
• Review vendor quotes and scopes of work, then advise on whether they are necessary and reasonably priced.
• Help define the technical scope for repair and capital projects.
• Provide input on the condition and remaining useful life of major building equipment.

Partnership with the Regional Facilities Manager

• Provide technical recommendations that support contract, budget, and project decisions.
• Update work orders and share repair status, findings, and cost information promptly.
• Flag safety risks, urgent repairs, and likely major expenses as soon as they are identified.
• Coordinate on repair priorities across the region.

Safety and compliance

• Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and proper use of protective equipment.
• Support required inspections and testing of fire, life safety, and other regulated systems.
• Keep maintenance logs and compliance records current for the home building.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies. [Confirm on-call expectations.]
• Carry out preventive maintenance on schedule and complete general repairs.
• Respond to work orders and urgent building issues such as leaks, equipment failures, and system outages.
• Conduct regular building walkthroughs to catch problems early.

Experience

Required

• [5+] years of hands-on experience in commercial building maintenance, building engineering, or a related trade.

Preferred

• Experience supporting multiple buildings or locations.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS).
• Experience training or mentoring other technicians.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex building system problems.
• Experience working with and reviewing the work of specialty contractors.
• Ability to read schematics and perform maintenance and engineering troubleshooting; familiarity with PLCs, high and low voltage, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and project management skills.
• English proficiency and Microsoft Office skills required; CMMS experience preferred.

Physical requirements and working conditions

This position works primarily on site in mechanical rooms, on roofs, and in other active building areas. It requires regular standing, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and lifting up to [50] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve exposure to heat, cold, noise, and outdoor weather. After-hours response may be needed for urgent building issues.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person