Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Maintenance Manager, where you will play a vital role in overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and team development. You will lead a dedicated team, implement preventive maintenance strategies, and collaborate closely with site leadership to enhance performance. With a commitment to employee development and a safety-first culture, this role presents an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global organization. Elevate your career and contribute to a culture of excellence!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits starting on your first day

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Emergency backup care

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Discounts on services

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management role overseeing maintenance teams.
• Proficient in preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations ensuring reliability and performance.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Preventive Maintenance

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance

5+ years of relevant management experience

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary

Our Purpose:

At C&W Services, we believe that Better Never Settles. We are committed to fostering a positive impact globally by empowering extraordinary people to deliver remarkable results. Join our team and make a difference.

C&W Services provides compelling benefits, including:

• A safety-first culture
• Dynamic, high-performing environments
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits starting on your first day

Role Overview:

As an Assistant Maintenance Manager (AMM), you will oversee maintenance operations at a single site, ensuring the reliability and performance of engineering assets. This role is critical to fostering a safety-first culture, achieving operational excellence, and supporting team development. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager (MM) or Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM), the AMM plays a key role in maintaining the site's efficiency and contributing to C&W Services' and our client’s shared goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols, including safety training and regular safety audits.
• Oversee safety metrics such as Safety Leadership Index and Good Catch/Near Miss reporting, ensuring timely incident resolution.
• Proactively address safety concerns, collaborating with Regional Safety Specialists and site leaders to implement corrective actions and achieve safety milestones.

Operational Excellence

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Monitor and achieve KPIs, including PM/PdM completion rates, high-severity breakdown resolution, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure timely completion of work orders and effective tracking of Site Issue Management (SIM) tickets.

Leadership and Team Development

• Supervise and support maintenance technicians, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and team huddles to ensure alignment with site objectives and provide coaching on skill development.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to identify high-potential employees and create structured development plans.

Collaboration and Client Support

• Act as the on-site point of contact for maintenance issues, ensuring alignment between Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Participate in daily site meetings to communicate goals, share updates, and address operational challenges.
• Provide feedback to site leadership and recommend continuous improvements to enhance performance and satisfaction.

Administrative Oversight

• Ensure 100% compliance with required training completion.
• Maintain accurate data in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure it aligns with dashboard metrics.
• Support inventory health, warranty claims, and budget compliance to optimize maintenance operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a management role overseeing maintenance teams, demonstrating leadership, safety commitment, and effective communication.
• Proficient in preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends, as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or related field (preferred) OR 5+ years of relevant management experience.
• Certification in maintenance management or reliability (e.g., CMRP, PMP).
• Experience with conveyor systems and robotics used in logistics and fulfillment centers.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., crouch, kneel, bend, reach, and perform tasks with PPE.
• Ability to walk 6-12 miles daily, including climbing stairs or navigating multiple floors.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and warehouse environments, and type on a computer for 1-2 hours daily.

Why C&W Services?

• We are a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, and more.
• Paid parental leave, emergency backup care, paid time off, retirement plans, supplemental insurance, pre-tax benefits, and discounts.

What’s Next?

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today and join a team dedicated to safety, excellence, and making a difference!

C&W Services offers a salary range of $98,600.00 - $116,000.00, depending on experience and location.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations under ADA, contact 1-888-365-5406.