Lead - Facilities Technicians

Prior experience in facilities, maintenance, groundskeeping, carpentry, or a related hands-on role required.

Previous experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others preferred.

Ability to safely operate, maintain, and guide others in the use of basic tools and equipment related to facility maintenance and groundskeeping.

Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including winter weather response.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, shift priorities, and follow through on assignments.

Valid driver’s license preferred, as occasional errands or pickups may be required.

Ability to perform physical work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and using equipment as needed.

Leads by example and is willing to work alongside the team to get the job done.

Dependable, flexible, and able to remain calm when priorities change quickly.

Strong communicator who gives clear direction, listens well, and follows up appropriately.

Patient and supportive when training or mentoring team members.

Accountable for quality, safety, cleanliness, and timely completion of assigned work.

Collaborative, respectful, and service-focused when working with employees, vendors, and other departments.

Proactive about identifying facility needs, solving problems, and keeping work areas organized.

Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards Attend scheduled EH&S training program Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English. The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion.

Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.