Strategic Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Cushman & Wakefield; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to lead planning and coordination of maintenance and project activities across sites. The role ensures efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and minimal operational disruption.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of maintenance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and EHS to drive operational excellence and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of equipment maintenance experience in regulated/industrial environments.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with Lean principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, or equivalent.
• Energetic, positive, and solution‑oriented attitude.
• Advanced knowledge of CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule major jobs across one or multiple sites.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and EHS to develop detailed plans and timelines.
• Incorporate system interdependencies and area-specific requirements into planning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess job scope and adjust schedules as priorities change.
• Maintain planning tools, schedules, and documentation reflecting current status and future needs.
• Lead pre‑job planning meetings and post‑job reviews for continuous improvement.
• Support contingency plans for high‑risk or complex jobs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve non‑system generated work orders; ensure closure documentation.
• Process and manage CMMS workflows as reviewer/approver.
• Own SOPs, WIs, and OJTs related to planning and scheduling.
• Manage Work Order administration training records.
• Conduct maintenance assessments for change controls to evaluate impact.
• Track and manage budgets related to areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

4–6 years equipment maintenance

Lean principles

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

CMMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Boston is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to lead planning and coordination of maintenance and project activities across sites. The role ensures efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and minimal operational disruption.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of maintenance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and EHS to drive operational excellence and