Assistant Maintenance Manager

Foundation Recruiting and Consulting; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Matched 401k

Vacation, Sick, and Holidays

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm is seeking a Principal Technical Recruiter and Executive Search Consultant in New Brunswick, NJ. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000, plus bonuses. Responsibilities include supervising the maintenance department, managing personnel, and ensuring machinery repair and maintenance. Candidates should possess strong supervisory experience and a background in industrial processing equipment. Benefits include a matched 401k, vacation, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in maintaining and repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Significant experience in supervisory positions.
• Knowledge of industrial systems including electrical components, pneumatic systems, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of the maintenance department.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor quality of repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to use basic hand tools

Experience with high-voltage systems

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Foundation Recruiting and Consulting provided pay range

This range is provided by Foundation Recruiting and Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from Foundation Recruiting and Consulting

Principal Technical Recruiter and Executive Search Consultant – What's Your Recruiting Project?

1st Shift (Sunday–Thursday, 6AM–4:30 PM) $85-90k + 5% target bonus

3rd Shift (Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 PM–7:30 AM) $90-100k + 5% target bonus

Full Time Direct Hire

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Requirements:

• Able to work Sunday–Thursday, 6AM–4:30 PM or Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 PM–7:30 AM
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing industrial processing equipment
• Supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial systems, including mix of Electrical wiring/components, Pneumatic systems, Steam and water systems, Hydraulics, Building maintenance
• Experience working with 480V / high-voltage systems
• Ability to use basic hand tools properly and safely
• Experience responding in a time‑sensitive environment with urgency
• Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing needed to legally operate specific plant machines (boiler license, etc.)
• Comfortable and able to complete a background check
• Significant advancement potential; new plants open approximately every 3 years and one is opening in July

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem‑solver with hands‑on leadership
• Thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment
• Demonstrated growth and upward progression in past roles
• High accountability, strong work ethic, and ability to lead by example
• Company values internal promotion and prefers someone with leadership potential

Summary and Responsibilities:

This highly visible position requires you to supervise all aspects of the maintenance department, including personnel, machinery repair, preventive maintenance systems, etc. This is not an office job - it is very hands on. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in all phases of industrial plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment and be ready to take full responsibility when the manager is occupied. Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and steam systems a plus. This includes the cleanliness of building maintenance.

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager
• Oversees 11 mechanics and 6 porters
• Maintains the preventive maintenance programs
• Aids the maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting
• Monitors quality of repairs
• Oversees building and physical plant repair issues
• Maintains porter schedule to maximize cleaning effectiveness of plant and machinery
• Adheres to safety programs

Company Info:

Fourth‑generation, family‑owned company specializing in medical linen and uniform rental for healthcare facilities. With over 100 years of experience, they operate large, state‑of‑the‑art industrial plants in New York City / New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston, providing hygienic, high‑quality linen and uniform solutions for hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers. They launder and supply linens, handling restocking and collection for hospitals and surgical centers. The company is known for industry innovations like the slinging bag, and many clients visit to see their services firsthand.

Benefits:

• Bonus
• Matched 401k
• Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability