Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Salinas, CA

4d•$102,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager (AMM) oversees maintenance operations at a single site, ensuring the reliability and performance of engineering assets. The role supports a safety-first culture, operational excellence, and team development. The AMM reports to the Maintenance Manager or Regional Maintenance Manager and helps maintain site efficiency while supporting C&W Services’ and its client’s goals. The position leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, monitors operational and safety metrics, supervises and develops maintenance technicians, and coordinates maintenance matters with site operations and leadership. It also supports administrative functions, including training compliance, CMMS data accuracy, inventory health, warranty claims, and budget compliance. The role requires flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as operational needs require. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds, walking 6–12 miles daily, using ladders or aerial lifts, and working in varying warehouse conditions while wearing required PPE. The listed compensation is $102,000–$120,000. Eligible hires may receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus, and qualifying candidates may receive a $25,000 relocation package.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a management role overseeing maintenance teams and multi-site operations.
Demonstrated leadership, commitment to safety, and effective communication skills.
Proficiency in preventive and predictive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment performed to established standards.
Flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends, as required by operational needs.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; crouch, kneel, bend, and reach; and install, move, or maintain equipment, including using aerial lifts or ladders.
Ability to perform duties while wearing required PPE, including items such as a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
Ability to walk 6–12 miles daily, climb stairs, or navigate multiple floors to work across sites.
Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and varying warehouse environments and type on a computer for 1–2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or a related field, or at least 5 years of relevant management experience.
Certification in maintenance management or reliability, such as CMRP or PMP.
Expertise with conveyor systems and robotics used in logistics and fulfillment centers.

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and oversee safety training and regular audits.
Monitor safety metrics, including the Safety Leadership Index and Good Catch/Near Miss reporting, and ensure incidents are resolved promptly.
Work with Regional Safety Specialists and site leaders to address safety concerns, implement corrective actions, and achieve safety milestones.
Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Monitor KPIs, including PM/PdM completion rates, high-severity breakdown resolution, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Ensure timely work-order completion and effective tracking of Site Issue Management (SIM) tickets.
Supervise and support maintenance technicians while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Hold regular one-on-one meetings and team huddles, align employees with site objectives, and coach skill development.
Partner with the Maintenance Manager to identify high-potential employees and create development plans.
Serve as the on-site point of contact for maintenance-related issues and align RME and Operations teams.
Participate in daily site meetings to communicate goals, share updates, and address operational challenges.
Provide feedback to site leadership and recommend continuous improvements.
Ensure full compliance with required training completion.
Maintain accurate, timely data in the CMMS and align it with dashboard metrics.
Support inventory health, warranty claims, and budget compliance.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates hired into the position.
$25,000 relocation package for candidates who qualify under company guidelines.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and AD&D insurance and disability insurance.
Wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and access to virtual healthcare.
Paid parental leave and emergency backup care.
Paid time off, sick time, and holidays.
401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Commuter benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Auto and home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
Weekly pay.