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MAINTENANCE TEAM LEAD

Wells
Albany, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE TEAM LEAD position at Wells?

General Description

The purpose of this position is to lead a crew in the day-to-day maintenance of the plant’s building structure, electromechanical systems and rolling stock equipment.

Salary range $28.30 - $42.45/Hr. Based on experience.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

What We Have To Offer

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Paid holidays
  • Flex spending for medical and daycare
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing
  • Access to Nice Healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Wishbone Pet Insurance
  • Critical Illness Benefit Plan
  • Accident Insurance Plan
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

  • Provides hands on leadership of the Facilities and Rolling Stock Maintenance labor crew, ensuring all employees are being productive
  • This position must follow up on all directives given, to ensure jobs are being completed in a satisfactory matter.
  • Coordinates the daily work of the labor crew.
  • Enters work orders into the system.
  • Responds to maintenance service requests in a timely manner.
  • Provides conflict resolution of employee issues on a basic level. Escalates issues to the Manager as necessary.
  • Works with the maintenance planner to create a daily schedule of work to be completed and reports back as work is completed.
  • Ensures employees are turning in proper paperwork when parts are needed, or work req’s are completed.
  • Performs general repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment including, rolling stock, saws, power tools, mixers, flat conveyors and bucket elevators.
  • Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on building structures and systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, painting and carpentry to detect malfunctions and prevent deterioration.
  • Ensures that proper testing has been completed before returning systems or equipment to production.
  • Following instructions, guidelines and procedures timely and accurately.
  • Continually and actively seeking to learn new skills and progress in level of responsibility.
  • Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.
  • Leads crew in performing department cleanup/housekeeping including putting away tools, sweeping debris and cleaning cluttered areas.
  • Adhering to and enforcing all safety standards
  • Operating machinery
  • Operating overhead cranes
  • Operating a fork-lift
  • Driving truck, trailer and tractor
  • All other duties as assigned

Education, Skills, And Abilities Required

  • Prior hands-on experience diagnosing and troubleshooting repairs on heavy equipment and building systems, including semi-tractor trailers and other large-scale rolling stock, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and boilers.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Working knowledge of fabrication techniques including stick and wire welders.
  • Working knowledge of small engine repair.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagnostic and operators’ manuals.
  • Ability to get to work on time, daily.
  • Ability to work outside as required.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or electromechanics preferred.
  • Journeyman electrician or Millwright trade card preferred.
  • Boiler repair certification preferred.
  • DOT/AC certification preferred.
  • Technical training in ABS brakes and tire service preferred.
  • Previous leadership responsibility.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

  • Leads a crew of up to 4 Rolling Stock Mechanics:
    • Coordinating and directing work
    • Promoting teamwork
    • Problem solving
    • Communicating effectively
    • Adapting to change
    • Maintaining a positive attitude
    • Promoting safety
Physical Requirements/ Ada Essential Functions

  • Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally.
  • Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently.
  • Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
  • Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
  • Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
  • Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
  • Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary : $28 - $42

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