Maintenance Coordinator

Central Garden & Pet; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to plan and execute maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.

With strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills, you will manage PM schedules, coordinate parts and vendors, and mentor maintenance staff. This role requires organizing across multiple teams and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in maintenance-related field (manufacturing preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance planning.
• Experience with parts inventory, purchasing, vendors, or contractors.
• Experience with equipment installation, modification, or reliability improvement.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent training.
• MIG, TIG, and basic fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, priorities, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor PM completion and identify maintenance needs and reliability improvements.
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting and provide technical guidance in various maintenance systems.
• Prioritize maintenance work based on safety, production needs, and resources.
• Maintain CMMS records, work orders, equipment information, PM procedures, and docs.
• Coordinate parts, inventory, purchasing needs, and vendor quotes.
• Schedule and communicate with vendors/contractors for maintenance projects.
• Maintain communication between maintenance shifts and production.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and shutdowns.
• Provide hands-on mentoring and training to maintenance personnel.
• Support planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as contact for routine maintenance in manager's absence.
• Adhere to safety guidelines including PPE and lockout/tagout.
• Assist with general building and facility maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication

Reading technical documents

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

CMMS experience

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or trade certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Description

INTRODUCTION

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, preventive maintenance, work orders, parts and inventory, documentation, and maintenance-related projects. This position also serves as a technical resource for the maintenance team and assists with troubleshooting, training, and mentoring.

The coordinator works closely with the Maintenance & Facilities Manager, production, maintenance technicians, and outside service providers to ensure maintenance work is properly planned, prioritized, communicated, completed, and documented.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, priorities, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor PM completion and identify maintenance needs, recurring failures, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting and provide technical guidance in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other maintenance systems.
• Help prioritize maintenance work based on safety, production needs, equipment condition, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records, work orders, equipment information, PM procedures, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate parts, spare parts, inventory, purchasing needs, and vendor quotes to support maintenance activities.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with vendors and contractors for maintenance, equipment, and facility projects.
• Maintain communication and continuity between maintenance shifts and production.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, facility projects, shutdowns, and other maintenance initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on technical mentoring and training to maintenance personnel as needed.
• Assist the Maintenance & Facilities Manager with maintenance planning, reporting, projects, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine maintenance needs when the Maintenance & Facilities Manager is unavailable.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations, including proper PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with general building, facility, and property maintenance as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude and maintenance troubleshooting ability.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs and follow work through to completion.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with maintenance, production, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with CMMS or computerized maintenance systems preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance planning.
• Experience with parts inventory, purchasing, vendors, or contractors.
• Experience with equipment installation, modification, or reliability improvement.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent technical training.
• Mig, Tig, and basic fabrication experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:30pm; schedule may be adjusted based on department needs. Overtime, weekends, shutdowns, and emergency coverage may be required.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!

Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.