Maintenance Manager

Other World Computing, Inc.; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in computing solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee building operations at their Woodstock campus. This hands-on role entails supervising a maintenance team, performing repairs on critical systems, and leading safety initiatives to ensure facility compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge and leadership skills, along with a proactive approach to maintaining a high-tech environment.

Benefits

Generous vacation/sick/personal days

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

401K and life insurance

Tuition and loan assistance

Flexibility for onsite, remote, or hybrid roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance/facility management experience with supervisory duties.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the maintenance team.
• Perform repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and manage preventative maintenance.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Plumbing

Mechanical Systems

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in maintenance or facility management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Forklifts

Job description

Other World Computing, Inc. (OWC) is a prominent innovator in computing solutions, providing businesses, creative professionals, and tech enthusiasts with high-performance storage, memory, and connectivity products. Since 1988, we have been committed to quality, reliability, and sustainability, offering cutting-edge upgrades and accessories that maximize technology investments and enhance productivity. With a focus on customer satisfaction and eco-friendly initiatives, OWC empowers users to push the boundaries of creativity and performance, delivering the tools they need to achieve more.

Maintenance Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our onsite facilities at our Woodstock, IL campus. This position is responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance at our primary locations, ensuring they remain safe, clean, and fully functional. The right candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a proactive attitude to support a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Are you ready to help organizations solve their hardest challenges through the power of OWC?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What Will You be Doing?

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the maintenance team.
• Perform or oversee repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and appliance systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and perform preventative maintenance (PMs).
• Manage inventory and ordering of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Assist with routine cleaning and janitorial tasks when needed.
• Monitor and respond to Facilities requests submitted via our Jira ticketing system.
• Support IT team with basic tasks and troubleshooting for Turbine testing.
• Oversee relationships with contractors and external service providers.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and, when necessary, discipline maintenance staff.
• Participate in special projects assigned by leadership.

What You Bring with You?

• Certification in maintenance or facility management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance/facility management experience, including supervisory duties.
• Proficient in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and appliance repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with forklifts or other heavy equipment a plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, email systems, and Jira (preferred).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs and work physically demanding shifts.
• Flexibility to work weekends or extended hours as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Compensation Structure for the Position

The compensation package for this role includes a base salary starting at $80,000 USD per year. The amount of variable compensation will be determined based on your experience, skills, and performance.

Our People Are the Most Important Asset

A career with OWC is out of this world and will provide you with all the opportunities and benefits that can only come from working with a proven industry leader that is committed to innovation and delivering the finest computing solutions.

• Competitive pay, that is based on the work that you do here at OWC and not based on a previous role.

• A generous number of vacation/sick/personal days every year, including birthday time off!

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental and wellness benefits.

o 401K

o Life Insurance

o Disability Insurance

o Critical Illness Insurance

o Tuition and Loan Assistance

• Join a company that is a leader in sustainability and offers the flexibility of onsite, remote or hybrid roles.

• At OWC there are ongoing opportunities to learn, develop new skills and support your personal growth.

Different people approach challenges differently. The most successful teams are the most diverse teams, and we pride ourselves on providing a culture that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We look forward to hearing from you, learning more about your successes and sharing more on the ‘Other Worldly’ innovation here at OWC.

Candidate Acknowledgment Statement:
I acknowledge that as a candidate applying for a position at Other World Computing, I agree to participate in an assessment as part of the hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate my skills, abilities, and fit for the role I am applying for. I understand that the information gathered through these assessments will be kept confidential and used solely for making hiring decisions. I agree to participate in the assessment program administered by Other World Computing.

Candidate Acknowledgment and Consent Statement: By applying to this role, you expressly consent to interviews being recorded and transcribed by OWC for notetaking and evaluation purposes. All recordings and transcripts will be securely stored, treated confidentially, and used solely for internal evaluation related to your candidacy.

If you prefer not to have your interview recorded, this will not disqualify you from consideration. Should you receive an invitation for an interview, please inform your interviewer in advance if you wish to opt-out of recording.