Assistant Maintenance Manager

at C&W Services in Markham, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job TitleAssistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary
Job Description
Looking to make a significant impact in your career? Join us at Cushman and Wakefield Services, where we're at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Our team plays a pivotal role in maintaining the operations of one of the world's largest distribution centers, ensuring seamless and efficient functionality every step of the way. If you're ready to be part of something transformative, come and join us!

Our Regional Assistant Maintenance Managers strive to make the lives of our employees better daily, by constantly looking for ways to improve our processes. Throughout the day, a Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager must balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and communicate effectively with team members, clients, supervisors, and external partners to ensure the efficient operation of the facility and the delivery of high-quality maintenance services.

And this, is just the beginning! Our successful Regional Assistant Maintenance Managers can move into Maintenance Manager, Senior Maintenance Manager, Regional Maintenance Manager, Reliability Program Manager, Building Wellness Manager, and other Operational roles. Come and join us as an Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager where you are the bridge between our technicians and our client; the sky is the limit!

A typical day for an Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager in a facility managed by Cushman & Wakefield Services can vary depending on the specific responsibilities and priorities of the role, as well as the needs of the facility. However, here's an overview of a "typical" day:

Locations: Visit various sites in the Chicago Area.
Morning Briefing: Start the day with a team meeting or briefing to discuss priorities, safety updates, and any ongoing maintenance issues from the previous day or night shift.
Work Orders Management: Review and prioritize work orders for preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repairs. Assign tasks to maintenance technicians based on skill level and availability.
Facility Walkthrough: Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and cleanliness standards. Address any immediate concerns or issues encountered during the walkthrough.
Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety protocols, procedures, and regulations established by Cushman & Wakefield, and relevant authorities.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze maintenance data, performance metrics, and equipment reliability trends to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains. Generate reports and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
Team Supervision and Development: Provide leadership, guidance, and support to maintenance technicians. Conduct performance evaluations, training sessions, and coaching sessions to develop the skills and capabilities of the maintenance team.

To be successful as an Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager in a facility managed by Cushman & Wakefield Services, the following skills and qualifications are typically required:

Candidates MUST have 3 years or more of leadership experience. Leadership is defined as having managed KPIs for technicians as well as experience holding others accountable for achieve set goals and KPIs. Previous experience in maintenance management or a similar leadership role is essential. This includes demonstrated proficiency in overseeing preventive maintenance programs, managing corrective maintenance activities, and leading a team of maintenance technicians effectively. Effective leadership skills are essential for motivating, coaching, and supervising a team of maintenance technicians. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to delegate tasks, provide constructive feedback, and foster a collaborative work environment.
You must possess a strong commitment to safety. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of safety protocols, regulations, and best practices related to maintenance operations. Experience in conducting safety training, audits, and inspections is highly desirable.
Candidates MUST have a 4-year degree WITH 3 years of leadership experience OR in place of a 4-year degree MUST have minimum of 5 years of leadership experience. A degree or certification in a relevant field such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline is typically required. Additional certifications in maintenance management, safety management, or... For full info follow application link.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.