Maintenance Manager

gpac; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Kokomo, IN is seeking a hands-on Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, reliability, and day-to-day operation of facility infrastructure and equipment. This role suits someone who enjoys field work, troubleshooting, leading a team, and ensuring safety, productivity, and efficient operations.

You will lead the maintenance team, oversee preventive and predictive programs, diagnose issues, coordinate repairs, manage vendors, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, controls, and automated equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and general facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and develop the facility maintenance team.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and improve conveyors, motors, pumps, controls, building systems, and other fixed equipment.
• Utilize and troubleshoot PLCs and automated control systems.
• Manage maintenance projects, contractors, vendors, and outside service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts inventories, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and facility operations.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and maintenance-related capital projects.
• Ensure the facility meets company safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead emergency maintenance response and prioritize repairs based on safety and operational needs.
• Train maintenance employees on safe work practices, troubleshooting, and equipment operation.
• Work closely with operations and leadership to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruption to production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance environment.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

PLCs

Preventive maintenance

Safety

Communication

Tools

PLCs & controls

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and day-to-day operation of facility infrastructure and equipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, troubleshooting problems, leading a team, and making sure the facility is safe, productive, and running efficiently.

The Facility Maintenance Manager will oversee anything that is not on wheels-including buildings, electrical systems, conveyors, HVAC, plumbing, utilities, production-support equipment, and other facility infrastructure. This is a working leadership role for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and jumping in when problems arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and develop the facility maintenance team.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and improve conveyors, motors, pumps, controls, building systems, and other fixed equipment.
• Utilize and troubleshoot PLCs and automated control systems.
• Manage maintenance projects, contractors, vendors, and outside service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts inventories, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and facility operations.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and maintenance-related capital projects.
• Ensure the facility meets company safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead emergency maintenance response and prioritize repairs based on safety and operational needs.
• Train maintenance employees on safe work practices, troubleshooting, and equipment operation.
• Work closely with operations and leadership to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruption to production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, controls, and automated equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and general facility systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining comfortable working alongside them.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.