Maintenance Team Lead

Are you passionate about keeping world-class facilities running at peak performance while driving sustainability initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint?

Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.As our new Building Maintenance Leader , you'll be managing and optimizing all building maintenance operations, vendor relationships, and sustainability projects that ensure our manufacturing facilities remain safe, functional, and environmentally responsible. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.This position reports to our Senior Maintenance Manager and could operates in an On-site model from San Luis Potosi, Mexico facility.Please note that relocation is not supported for this role. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Mexico without sponsorship.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Building Maintenance team, you'll create impact by driving preventive and corrective maintenance strategies that maximize facility uptime, ensure workplace safety, and support sustainable manufacturing operations.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of building maintenance technicians, ensuring high performance and professional growth
• Plan and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance activities for building infrastructure, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Coordinate with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance work that minimizes disruption to manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and Grundfos quality requirements across all maintenance activities
• Manage external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance tasks and facility improvement projects
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, track budgets, and continuously improve processes to optimize facility reliability and cost efficiency

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a proactive maintenance leader with strong technical knowledge, proven people management skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• 5+ years of experience in building or facility maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Solid technical knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general infrastructure
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, CMMS tools, and maintenance KPI management
• Strong communication and team leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

It's a plus if you also:

• Technical diploma or degree in facilities management, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Familiarity with lean maintenance practices and continuous improvement methodologies

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.