Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

. Manage and oversee multiple locations, including Budd Lake, NJ and Caldwell, NJ .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBudd Lake • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,400 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing multi-site maintenance operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and fostering team engagement through effective training and development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multi-Site ManagementSafety Protocols and RegulationsTeam Leadership and DevelopmentPerformance Metrics AnalysisSafety Training and Audits

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceKPI ManagementFacility WalkthroughsMaintenance Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Team MotivationCommunicationProblem-SolvingPositive Work Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering DegreeElectrical Engineering DegreeFacilities Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Operational EfficiencyMaintenance StandardsSafety AuditsPerformance EvaluationsStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee multiple locations, including Budd Lake, NJ and Caldwell, NJ
Ensure sites meet high standards of maintenance and operational efficiency
Lead morning team meetings covering priorities, safety updates, and outstanding issues
Evaluate, prioritize, and delegate preventive and corrective maintenance work orders
Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and cleanliness concerns
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations
Oversee safety training, audits, and inspections
Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics to drive improvements
Generate reports and communicate findings to management and stakeholders
Guide and support maintenance technicians
Conduct performance evaluations
Lead training and development initiatives
Liaise with team members, clients, supervisors, external partners, vendors, and facility stakeholders across multiple sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, managing KPIs and holding team members accountable for achieving goals
Proven ability to lead and motivate maintenance teams
Deep understanding of safety protocols and regulations
Experience in safety training and audits highly desirable
Excellent ability to liaise with internal teams, external vendors, and facility stakeholders
Strong skills in recruiting, training, and developing high-performing maintenance teams
Ability to foster a positive work environment and enhance team engagement
Multi-site experience is a must
A 4-year degree with 3 years of leadership experience, or a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in lieu of a degree
Relevant degrees or certifications in mechanical or electrical engineering, facilities management, or related fields are beneficial
Ability to work onsite daily at one of the three sites Monday to Friday and engage with both 1st and 2nd shift employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay
Career advancement opportunities
Safety training and development initiatives