Maintenance Planner

Lakeside Book Company; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean and safe work environment

Work-life balance

Growth and promotion opportunities

Great culture and co-workers

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler responsible for effectively planning and scheduling maintenance work with material procurement through CMMS. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of planning experience in industrial settings.

We offer a clean work environment, work-life balance, and growth opportunities. Join us to be part of a culture that values your contribution and development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of maintenance planning experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience working with vendors and managing projects or programs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize maintenance work using CMMS.
• Plan jobs by estimating labor, materials, tools, and skills needed.
• Prepare and organize all required resources and ensure readiness before scheduling.
• Oversee work order backlog, scheduling, inventory usage, and procurement.
• Improve maintenance processes by analyzing trends and developing procedures.

Skills

CMMS systems

Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Decision-making skills

Organizational abilities (5S mindset)

Education

Relevant education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MVP-One (preferred)

Job description

Starting Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000, based on experience

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Located in the Hagerstown, MD facility and reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the effective planning and scheduling of work, with material procurement for specific jobs/tasks primarily through the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for production equipment and related support systems, buildings and facilities.

What You'll Do

• Manage and prioritize maintenance work using CMMS, ensuring requests are accurate, valid, and clearly defined.
• Plan jobs by estimating labor, materials, tools, and skills needed, including routine maintenance and complex projects.
• Prepare and organize all required resources (documents, parts, tools) and ensure readiness before scheduling.
• Balance workloads with available labor and coordinate with supervisors, operations, and vendors to minimize downtime.
• Oversee work order backlog, scheduling, inventory usage, and procurement to control costs and maintain efficiency.
• Improve maintenance processes by analyzing trends, developing procedures, maintaining CMMS data integrity, and reporting insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Experience with CMMS systems (MVP-One preferred) and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including ability to read schematics and drawings.
• At least 2 years of maintenance planning experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities (5S mindset).
• Experience working with vendors and managing projects or programs (preferred).
• Flexible schedule, commitment to safety standards, and relevant education or equivalent experience.

What we offer

• Clean and safe work environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Growth and promotion opportunities.
• Great culture and co-workers.

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