Facilities Maintenance Lead Person - Bensalem, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads the day-to-day responsibilities of the facilities staff. Sets priorities and expectations for work & completion of projects. Promotes safe work practices and provides direction as required.
• Mentors and assists with training of Facility Maintenance Technicians in safely performing duties, operation of equipment and/or specific trades; checks the work of others for accuracy &efficiency, quality, standards and code compliance.
• Be on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week if needed for emergency maintenance, repairs and/or snow removal.
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing. Operation of necessary facility related equipment and/or vehicles with snow removal attachments; includes shovel, plow or snow blower. Operation of forklifts and aerial lifts.
• Leads Facility staff in the planning, coordinating and completion of office, furniture and facility related renovations.
• Perform journeyworker level repairs in the maintenance and alteration of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Requires experienced troubleshooting & repairs in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, & Commercial mechanical systems. Also providing painting, carpentry, masonry, and similar construction related type work, etc.
• Maintains tools, equipment and required facility related parts/material stock in an orderly fashion. Moves and assists in office furniture renovations, installations and inventory management. Safely operates required hand, power tools and shop equipment.
• Works with internal customers and regularly maintains Facilities Help Desk requests, assigned services and delegating tasks amongst the team. Provides efficient PM program service and maintenance needs in a timely fashion. Maintains accurate repair records and related documents.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school, General Education Degree (GED) and/or Vocational School Diploma is required.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years experience in one or more of the skilled trades
• Excellent knowledge of tools and equipment associated with the building and construction trades.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to operate forklifts, aerial work platforms and other equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; both verbal and written.

• Ability to effective lead a team and coordinate priority jobs.