Lead Technician, Maintenance Services

Career Development Framework (“CDF”) Information:

Band Description
- Performs specialized technical tasks required to support operations (e.g., IT development, research support, skilled trade)

- Requires vocational training or the equivalent experience and may require external certification but typically does not require a university degree

Career Level Description
- Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience

- Performs a variety of the most complex tasks

- Analyzes the most complex technical problems and delivers solutions where precedent may not exist

- Proposes improvements to processes

- Works autonomously within established procedures and practices

- May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others but is not a supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

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- Inspects mechanical equipment to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues

- Determines the reasons for the most complex malfunctions of systems or components, or guides others on the team in solving complex systems malfunctions and creates a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem

- Works autonomously to repair mechanical equipment so that they remain at full functioning capacity

- Tests systems with miscellaneous devices to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible

- Reviews blueprints to understand the placement of mechanical equipment and machinery to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs

- Identifies long-term issues and improvements needed and advises when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks

- Keeps records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used

- Ensures all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs

- Participates in mechanical field projects as needed

- In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Details

- Vocational training or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience Required

- 4+ years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Mechanical analysis

- Design tools

- Mechanical controls

- Mechanical diagrams and blueprints

- Mechanical test equipment design

- Mechanical theory

- Troubleshooting

- OSHA and MSHA regulations

- Problem solving skills

- Detail orientated

- Time management

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