Job Title

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We’re looking for a driven Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee multiple local sites, including Merrillville and Chicago, IL, ensuring peak performance across one of the world’s largest distribution center operations.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex maintenance challenges, and want to help shape high-performing teams — this is your opportunity.

Career Growth That Doesn’t Stop Here

This role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad.

High performers have the opportunity to grow into roles such as:

Maintenance Manager
Senior Maintenance Manager
Regional Maintenance Manager
Reliability Program Manager
Building Wellness Manager
And more

As a Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the critical link between operations leadership and our clients, driving results while building your long-term career.

What Your Day Looks Like

Site Leadership – Oversee multiple facilities to maintain exceptional operational and maintenance standards.
Morning Strategy Meetings – Align teams on priorities, safety updates, and operational goals.
Work Order Management – Prioritize and delegate preventive and corrective maintenance based on technician strengths and site needs.
Facility Walkthroughs – Proactively identify maintenance issues, equipment concerns, safety risks, and cleanliness opportunities.
Safety First Culture – Lead training, audits, and compliance efforts to ensure every site runs safely and efficiently.
Data & Performance Tracking – Analyze maintenance metrics to improve uptime and drive operational improvements.
Team Development – Coach and support technicians through leadership, training, and performance development.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree OR 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience
Experience: 3+ years leading maintenance teams and programs
Technical Background: Conveyor systems and robotics maintenance experience preferred
Multi-Site Leadership experience required

Salary: $95,000 – $116,000 + 10% bonus opportunity

Schedule: Flexible based on-site needs; on-call availability required across multiple locations.

Why Cushman & Wakefield Services

At Cushman & Wakefield Services, we believe great people build great operations. We’re proud of our diverse global workforce and our commitment to inclusion — recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals. We are also home to many military veterans and work with the Skill Bridge Program to help the transition go smoothly.

Benefits Designed for Real Life

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Medical (BCBSIL + Kaiser for W2 CA employees), dental (MetLife), vision (VSP), life & AD&D, disability, wellness programs, and virtual healthcare.
Family Support
Paid parental leave and emergency backup care.
Time to Recharge
13 holidays (11 days + 2 personal days), PTO, and sick time.
Financial Security
401(k) match with immediate vesting.
Additional Protection
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
Pre-Tax Savings
HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits.
Home & Family Extras
Auto & home insurance, legal coverage, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a company focused on innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful ESG impact.

Apply today and build the future of facility operations with us.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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