Maintenance Manager

CBRE; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance for a large fulfillment center. You will oversee conveyance systems, automation, and a team of maintenance staff, partnering with client leadership to deliver reliable operations.

The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing maintenance, and strong budgeting and coaching skills. Travel may be required; excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
• Minimum 5+ years leading and coaching employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience supervising hourly and salary staff. Strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-first culture across the site and teams.
• Lead maintenance of high‑speed conveyance and robotic systems.
• Provide supervision within a single functional area and mentor staff.
• Drive preventive maintenance programs, PM/PDM tasks, and documentation.
• Direct staffing, budget, and labor utilization to meet targets.
• Oversee staff recruitment decisions and career progression.
• Prepare performance appraisals and support investigations.
• Collaborate with client and operations teams for best results.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Budgeting

Preventive maintenance

Team coaching

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

MaintenanceManager

CBRE is an equalopportunity employer that values diversity.

CBRE is an equalopportunity employer that values diversity.

Job Summary

At CBRE Global WorkplaceSolutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-firstculture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking MaintenanceManager (MM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations acrossCBRE. Looking for a rewarding career in Management? Read on to learn more!

About The Role

As the MM you will handle multiple internal and external functions of material handling operations and maintenance of a fulfillment center site. You will also serve as the Reliability and Maintenance Engineering leader and partner directly with the client’s General Manager and senior operations staff to deliver best-in-class maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
• Provide subject matter expertise to employees involved in the maintenance of miles of high-speed conveyance and robotic product movement systems.
• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within a single functional or operational area.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to all employees on the proper execution of CBRE’s preventive maintenance strategies, including completing PM and PDM tasks daily, while documenting all corrective work required to maintain a sophisticated conveyance system.
• Direct the local team to meet targets associated with daily maintenance related metrics.
• Responsible for the execution of the maintenance-related budget for the fulfillment center.
• Approve sub‑ordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommend the same for all employees to next level management for review and approval.
• Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• Prepare and deliver performance appraisal for staff.
• Participate incorporate‑sponsored programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessments, etc.
• Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
• Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated ability to lead and coach employee performance in a manufacturing environment. Must include experience in supervising hourly and salary employees.
• 2+ years working directly with the maintenance and upkeep of material handling equipment.
• 2+ years in packaging automation, distribution processes, and mechanical systems involving power transmission through gearboxes and belts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Expert level analytical and quantitative skills with experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi‑industry sales environment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used to perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of predictive maintenance technologies such as thermography, vibration analysis, and air‑borne ultra‑sound.
• Must have an understanding of repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to travel off‑site as needed.
• Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave

We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Maintenance Manager position is $161,844.80 annually [or $77.81 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Maintenance Manager position is $138, 174,096.00 annually [or $83.70 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).