Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Chestnut Market is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and oversee maintenance operations across multiple locations. This position will manage employees, coordinate maintenance requests and dispatching, develop preventative maintenance programs, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards. This is an in-person, field-focused position that requires regular travel and weekly field check-ins with the Maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Maintenance team, including setting expectations and monitoring performance.
• Conduct weekly field check-ins with maintenance employees to review workload, priorities, safety, and performance.
• Manage daily maintenance requests, dispatching, scheduling, and work orders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance platforms and programs across Chestnut locations.
• Monitor work orders, response times, completion rates, and recurring maintenance issues.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, repairs, and facility service providers.
• Partner with Store Managers and Area Supervisors to address maintenance and facility needs.
• Ensure maintenance work follows company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards.
• Manage maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, cost control, facility projects, and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, efficiency, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance, facilities, or related management experience.
• Previous experience managing and supervising employees required.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience with maintenance dispatching, work-order systems, or CMMS platforms.
• Multi-site retail, convenience store, restaurant, commercial, or facilities experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and manage competing deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.

Preferred Experience

• CMMS / computerized maintenance management systems
• Maintenance scheduling and dispatching
• Preventative and corrective maintenance
• Vendor and contractor management
• General building maintenance
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or equipment maintenance
• Maintenance KPI tracking and reporting
• OSHA and workplace safety compliance

Physical & Work Environment

• In-person position with regular travel to Chestnut Market locations.
• Weekly field visits with the Maintenance team required.
• Ability to work in active retail environments and varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb stairs, and navigate store and facility environments.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent maintenance needs when necessary, including late night and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Mileage reimbursement, where applicable