Facilities Maintenance Planner, CMMS

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program

Incentive program

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Planner – CMMS to organize and log maintenance activities, optimize asset reliability, and reduce downtime across facilities.

You will manage CMMS data, develop PM plans with engineers and vendors, track metrics, and report on backlog, compliance, and performance. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in facilities maintenance and CMMS, join Slate's team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five years of facilities maintenance planning or related experience.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and maintenance workflows.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work orders in the CMMS.
• Coordinate labor, materials, and external resources to execute maintenance.
• Maintain asset and maintenance records within the CMMS.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance plans.
• Prepare routine maintenance metrics and reports.
• Support safety, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Who We Are Looking For

The Facilities Maintenance Planner – CMMS is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and documenting facilities maintenance activities through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This role supports preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facilities operations. This position reports to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance.

What You Get To Do

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work orders in the CMMS for facilities and building systems.
• Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and external resources to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Work closely with maintenance supervisors, technicians, and facilities leadership to align maintenance schedules with operational needs.
• Monitor maintenance backlog and schedule compliance, recommending adjustments as needed.

CMMS Administration and Data Management

• Take an active role in the building, development, and maintaining a new CMMS project.
• Maintain accurate asset, equipment, and maintenance records within the CMMS.
• Ensure work orders are properly documented, updated, and closed in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Support CMMS standardization, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with CMMS user training and adherence to established processes.

Preventive Maintenance Program Support

• Develop, review, and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) plans based on manufacturer recommendations, regulatory requirements, and operational experience. Work with engineers and vendors to develop these plans.
• Track PM completion rates and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare routine maintenance metrics and reports, including work order status, PM compliance, backlog, and downtime.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support reliability, cost‑control, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Facilities Maintenance Department.

Safety, Compliance, and Collaboration

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure maintenance planning aligns with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requirements related to facilities maintenance.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.

Education And Experience

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or facilities maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and maintenance workflows.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with digital reporting systems and dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with facilities systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Experience supporting centralized or multi‑site maintenance operations.
• Maintenance planning, reliability, or facilities management certifications (e.g., CMRP, RCM).

Working Conditions

• Primarily office‑based with regular interaction in facilities or plant environments.
• Occasional off‑hours support may be required to meet operational needs.

Salary Range

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

85,430.91 - 128,146.37 USD Annual

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].