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Facilities Lead

Uline · IL · $32.00–$38.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How do you make sure the janitorial, landscaping and security vendors meet Uline's standards?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect vendor work regularly and address problems directly instead of assuming the job is done.

Tell me about a time you helped manage a construction or renovation project. What was your part?

What they are checking: Real experience coordinating contractors and keeping a project on track, which the lead assists with.

How do you lead others on a crew while also doing hands-on work yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can direct work and set a good example while still being a skilled worker on the tools.

What would you do

A water line breaks over the warehouse floor on a weekend. What do you do first?

What they are checking: How they handle emergencies by protecting people and product, stopping the source and calling the right help.

You have a carpentry job, a plumbing repair and a lighting issue all due today. How do you assign and schedule the work?

What they are checking: How they prioritize by safety and business impact and use the team well when everything feels urgent.

About the work

Tell me about a time you diagnosed and fixed an HVAC problem yourself.

What they are checking: Hands-on HVAC skill, since the lead performs the work and does not only schedule it.

How do you build a preventative maintenance plan for a large warehouse building?

What they are checking: Whether they plan maintenance by equipment, risk and schedule so problems are caught before breakdowns.

Walk me through how you would safely troubleshoot an electrical issue on a warehouse circuit.

What they are checking: Electrical knowledge paired with safe habits like lockout and testing for power before touching anything.

Tell me about a budget or capital request you helped put together for a facility.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the planning and cost side of facilities, which the posting includes in this role.

How do you keep records of maintenance work, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that good records spot repeat failures and support budget and replacement decisions.

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The full job description

As published by Uline.

Facilities Lead Pay from $32 to $38 per hour with significant growth and earning potential! Wisconsin Distribution Center 12885 104th St. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 From spotless warehouses to manicured lawns and walking trails, Uline takes pride in maintaining world-class facilities. Join our team as a Facilities Lead and help keep our buildings in top shape! Position Responsibilities • Lead facility operations for your assigned building among our network totaling over 800,000+ square feet of workspace. • Plan preventative maintenance, budgets, capital expenses and projects. • Schedule, assign and perform projects, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work. • Ensure landscaping, janitorial and security services meet Uline standards. • Respond to emergency maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues. • Assist with construction project management. • Record maintenance activities and prepare reports for management. Minimum Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred. • Experience working with MEP, landscaping, HVAC and electrical systems. • Previous hands-on warehouse facilities management experience preferred. Benefits • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one ! • Multiple bonus programs. • Paid holidays and generous paid time off. • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education. Employee Perks • Best-in-class, clean, modern facilities. • First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers. • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails. About Uline Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations. Uline is a drug-free workplace . All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening . All positions are on-site. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled #LI-TF2 #LI-DC001 (#IN-DCFAC) #ZR-DCFAC Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!

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