Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits starting on day

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee site maintenance operations, drive safety, reliability, and team development at a single Sacramento-area facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will lead preventive programs and coordinate with operations to meet uptime and safety goals.

The role requires 3+ years leading maintenance teams, strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management role overseeing maintenance teams and multi-site operations.
• Proficient in preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Strong leadership, safety commitment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership and ensure compliance with safety protocols and audits.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and provide coaching and development; conduct regular 1:1 meetings and team huddles.
• Act as on-site point of contact for maintenance issues and collaborate with operations to resolve challenges.
• Maintain CMMS data accuracy, track dashboard metrics, and support inventory and budget processes.

Skills

Maintenance management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance/Engineering/Management

5+ years of relevant management experience

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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: Site-Specific AMM

• Safety Leadership
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols, including completion of safety training and regular safety audits.
• Oversee safety metrics, such as Safety Leadership Index and Good Catch/Near Miss reporting, and ensure 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 programs to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (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 (MM) to identify high-potential employees and create structured development plans

Collaboration and Client Support

• Act as the on-site point of contact for maintenance-related issues, ensuring alignment between RME 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 and timely data in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure alignment with dashboard metrics.
• Support inventory health, warranty claims, and budget compliance to optimize site maintenance operations.
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Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in a management role overseeing maintenance teams and multi-site operations, demonstrating strong leadership, safety commitment, and effective communication.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, performed to established standards.
• Work Availability: Must have the flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends, as required by operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: 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).
• Expertise with conveyor systems and robotics used in logistics and fulfillment centers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., crouch, kneel, bend, and reach as needed to install, move, or maintain equipment, including the use of aerial lifts or ladders.
• Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
• Ability to walk 6-12 miles daily, including climbing stairs or navigating multiple floors, to facilitate work across multiple sites.
• Ability to perform duties in fluctuating temperatures and varying warehouse environments and type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.

Why C&W Services?

• We’re a global organization with a people-first approach, offering: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more, starting from day one.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and advancement. Inclusive Workplace: Recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Foundation. Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible benefits for growing families.
• Global Presence: Over 400 offices in more than 60 countries, providing opportunities to make a difference globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive Core Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and access to virtual healthcare for you and your family. Support for Growing Family Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave and access to emergency backup care to support your family when it matters most. Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid time off, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-balance. Retirement Savings: Build your future with our 401(k)-match program, featuring immediate vesting to help you save with confidence. Supplemental Medical Benefits: Enhance your protection with optional critical illness insurance, accidental insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance. Pre-Tax Benefits: Save on everyday expenses with commuter benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Home & Family Protection: Access auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance to safeguard what matters most.

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 90,950.00 - $107,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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