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Maintenance Group Lead

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

About the role

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Group Lead 

REPORTS TO: Supervisor – Maintenance 

 

SHIFT: Back Half Days - Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinate the workflow within the maintenance department of the Distribution Center; Organize & direct tasks of Maintenance Specialists & Maintenance Helpers, and provide support for Maintenance Supervisor as needed; Perform preventative maintenance and repairs in the Distribution Center as needed. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Direct work and calls to appropriate personnel for repairs and Preventative Maintenance. 
  • Assist in the training of associates in department procedures. 
  • Monitor associates’ work performance and communicate to Supervisor. 
  • Maintain safe work conditions and safe work practices. 
  • Obtain pricing and ordering of parts for the maintenance department when needed. 
  • Entering new parts and equipment into the inventory system when needed. 
  • Scheduling and entering of Preventative Maintenance tasks into the MVP system when needed. 
  • Generate reports from the MVP maintenance software. 
  • Render preventative maintenance and repairs on conveyor and material handling equipment. 
  • Complete electrical diagnosis and repair. 
  • Provide facility maintenance and repair. 
  • Perform general construction. 
  • Promote and conduct good housekeeping practices includes 5S principles 
  • Support production by working in a safe, customer-focused manner 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 
  • As needed, will assume the responsibilities of the Senior Qualified Person for Arc Flash policy. 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS INCLUDE: 

CONTINUOUS  FREQUENT  OCCASIONAL

Sitting/Standing / 

Walking

Lifting 25 lbs floor to overhead 

Lifting 50 lbs floor to chest

 

Unilateral Lifting 5lbs floor to overhead 

Pushing/Pulling 75 lbs

 

Pushing/Pulling 35 lbs 

Carry up to 35 lbs – 10 feet

 

Gripping 25 lbs 

Gripping 45 lbs

 

Bending/ Forward Reaching 

Overhead Reaching

 

Pinching 10 lbs 

Bend/Crouch/Kneel

 

Stair /ladder climbing & working at Platform Heights up to 50 ft

Awkward Posture to Access Machines with 19” clearance

 

Continuous = 67% to 100% Frequent = 34% to 66% Occasional = 1% to 33% 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Vocational technical school certificate preferred 
  • 2 years previous maintenance experience preferred 
  • Ability to perform basic math skills accurately 
  • Data entry and/or computer keyboard experience 
  • Mechanical trade experience preferred 
  • Programmable Logic Controller experience a plus 
  • MVP maintenance software a plus 
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, & planning skills 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team 
  • Ability to work with and influence senior management 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment 
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting 
  • High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook, Internet applications and any CMMS package (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferably MVP. 
  • Flexibility to work all days and shifts, including overtime on request/as needed 
  • Bi-lingual – English/Spanish is a plus 

Pay/Benefits Information:

  • Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
  • Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
  • Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.  For additional information, please click here.
  • AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

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