Maintenance Manager

NationaLease; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid vacation after 90 days

7 paid holidays

Paid weekly and direct deposit

Job summary

NationaLease is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee daily operations of three maintenance shop locations, guiding Shop Managers and technicians to deliver high-quality service. You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and customer interactions while ensuring safety and efficiency across all sites.

The role requires leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to coordinate across multiple locations to meet operational goals and service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or fleet management across multiple locations.
• Strong financial management and P&L oversight.
• Experience leading teams and managing hiring and discipline.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, shop operations, and safety practices.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of three maintenance shop locations.
• Provide leadership to Shop Managers and technicians.
• Fill in for Shop Managers during vacations to ensure continuity.
• Coordinate vacation coverage planning across all shop locations.
• Audit, review, and close work orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and maintain profit and loss (P&L) statements for all shop operations.
• Oversee timesheet approvals and employee time-off requests.
• Develop equipment needs projections and budget planning.
• Facilitate the sale of surplus or retired equipment.
• Interview, hire, and onboard qualified mechanics and technicians.
• Administer disciplinary actions and terminations as needed.
• Support Shop Managers in performance management and employee relations.
• Develop and implement technician training programs.
• Plan and coordinate ongoing education and skill development.
• Identify gaps in technical skills and ensure training aligns with operational needs.
• Purchase and manage shop tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure all locations are properly equipped to operate efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle management of tools and assets.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of outsourced services.

Skills

Fleet management

P&L oversight

Team leadership

Maintenance operations

Budget planning

Vendor management

Job description

In 1944, a group of regional truck lease company owners met in Chicago to discuss how they could work together to provide maintenance for one another as their trucks began to travel across the country. From that meeting, NationaLease was born. Today, maintenance and the technicians who provide it still form the backbone of the NationaLease system. We are looking to strengthen our team with people who share our passion for providing a high level of quality and service to our customers. If you are that sort of person, we’d love to hear from you. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.nationalease.com . You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook .

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our culture is built on four core values: Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability. We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, handlers, and office staff. Our goal is simple: create business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple maintenance shop operations, ensuring efficient performance, financial accountability, and high-quality service delivery. This role manages shop personnel, equipment, vendor relationships, and customer interactions while driving operational excellence and technician development.

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Health Insurance - $300 opt out per Month
• Paid Vacation after 90 days
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid weekly and direct deposit

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of three maintenance shop locations
• Provide leadership and support to Shop Managers and technicians
• Fill in for Shop Managers during vacations or absences to ensure continuity
• Coordinate vacation coverage planning across all shop locations
• Audit, review, and close work orders for accuracy and completeness
• Manage and maintain profit and loss (P&L) statements for all shop operations
• Oversee timesheet approvals and employee time-off requests
• Develop equipment needs projections and budget planning
• Facilitate the sale of surplus or retired equipment
• Interview, hire, and onboard qualified mechanics and technicians
• Administer disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Support Shop Managers in performance management and employee relations
• Develop and implement technician training programs
• Plan and coordinate ongoing education and skill development
• Identify gaps in technical skills and ensure training aligns with operational needs
• Purchase and manage shop tools, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure all locations are properly equipped to operate efficiently
• Maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle management of tools and assets
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of outsourced services

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or fleet management, preferably across multiple locations
• Strong understanding of financial management, including P&L oversight
• Experience managing teams, including hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, shop operations, and safety practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and locations effectively
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualificat