Assistant Maintenance Manager

Novo Health Services, LLC; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) match

FSA

HSA

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Novo Health Services seeks an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of production equipment and facility systems. The role partners with the Chief Engineer to maximize uptime, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in industrial maintenance or reliability, with CMMS experience and strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–10 years of progressive maintenance, engineering, or reliability experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability programs.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, contractors, or cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards.
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment manuals; CMMS experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of production equipment, facility systems, and utilities.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Supervise technicians, contractors, and service providers with a focus on safety and quality.
• Support employee training on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLCs

Job description

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

Novo Health Services is seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant Maintenance Manager to support the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our production equipment, utilities, and facility systems. This leadership role partners closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with strong experience in industrial maintenance, engineering, and team development within a manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, textile, laundry, or processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operation of all production equipment, facility systems, and utilities.
• Coordinate and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation‑related equipment issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, throughput, and overall productivity.
• Support emergency maintenance activities and provide technical expertise during equipment failures and operational disruptions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support maintenance technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and maintenance projects while maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Assist with employee training related to equipment operation, maintenance procedures, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active participation in safety programs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, work orders, spare parts inventories, and technical documentation.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance best practices.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Assist in managing maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, contractor activities, and procurement processes.
• Participate in facility improvement initiatives, sustainability programs, and energy‑efficiency projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, and Leadership teams to drive continuous improvement and support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 5–10 years of progressive maintenance, engineering, or reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, textile, laundry, medical device, or processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, preventive maintenance systems, troubleshooting methodologies, and equipment reliability programs.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, contractors, or cross‑functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or related engineering certification.
• Experience in commercial laundry, healthcare linen processing, textile manufacturing, hospitality laundry, or industrial laundering operations.
• Knowledge of boilers, steam systems, wastewater treatment systems, compressed air systems, and other industrial utilities.
• Experience with PLCs, automation controls, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or Continuous Improvement certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and facility improvement projects.
• Familiarity with energy management programs and sustainability initiatives.

What We Can Offer You As a Full-time Associate

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services?

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.