Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Rochester, NY

Summary: Nesco Resource is partnering with a manufacturing company to hire an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance programs, and basic facility upkeep. This role is ideal for a mechanically and technically skilled leader with manufacturing maintenance experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to supervise and develop a maintenance team. The Maintenance Manager will help ensure equipment reliability, facility compliance, production efficiency, and workplace safety while coordinating maintenance activities and outside vendors. This is an exempt, direct-hire opportunity with an annual salary of $110,000-$120,000 , depending on experience.

Pay Rate:

• $110,000-$120,000 annually, based on experience

Shift:

• Monday - Friday, typical schedule
• Schedule may vary based on company needs
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Job Duties:

• Supervise, train, and develop employees within the maintenance department
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors to coordinate maintenance work
• Ensure the facility meets applicable codes and maintenance requirements
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for manufacturing equipment
• Assign and prioritize daily work orders based on urgency and production needs
• Oversee maintenance records and activities using MaintainX software
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and mechanical systems to support operational efficiency
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on manufacturing machinery
• Complete building and HVAC maintenance and repairs as needed
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify the root causes of mechanical or electrical issues
• Coordinate the installation of new equipment and perform mechanical repairs to existing machinery
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, mechanical schematics, and technical drawings
• Follow safety regulations and ensure equipment is properly maintained to minimize workplace hazards
• Provide daily equipment status updates and corrective action timelines through QDIP and direct reporting to the Production Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Previous supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
• At least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Electrician certificate or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with project management
• Demonstrated technical and mechanical competency
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and apply logical thinking to resolve equipment issues
• Ability to prioritize maintenance activities and coordinate multiple projects
• Commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and production efficiency

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, crouch, and crawl as needed to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment
• Ability to safely perform hands-on maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment
• Education/Experience:
• At least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Electrician certificate or equivalent experience
• Technical degree preferred, but not required

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.