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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Job Summary
Join Caterpillar's Electric Power Division as a Facilities Maintenance Team Lead, where you'll help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility systems and infrastructure. In this hands-on role, you'll coordinate maintenance activities, support contractors and vendors, and drive improvements in maintenance processes and documentation. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing business while supporting critical facility operations.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate daily facility maintenance activities and maintenance priorities to support safe and efficient facility operations.

• Lead and support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance efforts across facility systems and infrastructure.

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for maintenance activities, facility support requests, contractors, and service providers.

• Coordinate maintenance schedules, contractor activities, and resource requirements in partnership with facility leadership.

• Support the maintenance and reliability of facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building infrastructure.

• Maintain accurate records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset information, and equipment history.

• Coordinate facility inspections, permits, certifications, compliance activities, and associated documentation.

• Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping practices, including digitization and process improvement initiatives.

• Manage maintenance inventory, spare parts, tools, and consumable materials to support ongoing operations.

• Support facility projects, equipment relocations, office moves, and infrastructure improvement efforts.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, contractors, vendors, and service providers to resolve facility-related issues and support business needs.

• Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

What You Will Have

• Experience in facility maintenance, industrial maintenance, building systems, or a related technical field.

• Working knowledge of facility systems (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure).

• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, work priorities, or maintenance projects in a manufacturing, industrial, commercial, or facility environment.

• Experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or similar maintenance management software.

• Experience maintaining maintenance records, inspection documentation, work orders, or compliance-related documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and facility documentation.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance personnel, contractors, vendors, and business partners.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience supporting facility operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems maintenance.

• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers.

• Experience maintaining permits, certifications, inspections, and regulatory compliance records.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel for reporting, tracking, and data management.

• Experience improving, digitizing, or streamlining maintenance documentation and recordkeeping processes.

• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment maintenance in addition to facility systems.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to occasionally lift parts up to 35 lbs. individually or up to 70 lbs. with a team lift

• The ability to bend, reach, and squat while performing tasks

• The ability to wear required personal protective equipment for assigned tasks

• The ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• The ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while performing tasks

We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees. Please advise of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the job’s essential functions.

Additional Information

• This position is aligned to 1st shift and primarily supports facility operations during normal business hours

• Additional hours, including overtime, may be required to support maintenance activities, operational needs, project work, and facility emergencies (may include weekends/holidays)

• Work location is typically a combination of warehouse and office settings.

• Relocation assistance is NOT available

• Sponsorship is NOT available

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.

At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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