Assistant Maintenance Manager at Cushman & Wakefield in Markham, Illinois

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Job Title
Assistant Maintenance Manager



Job Description Summary



Job Description



Make Your Mark with Cushman & Wakefield Services!



Ready to take your career to new heights and make a significant impact? Join Cushman & Wakefield Services, where we're leading the charge in innovation and excellence. We're looking for a dedicated Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee multiple local sites and ensure the smooth operation of one of the world's largest distribution centers. If you're passionate about transforming facilities and driving operational success, this is your opportunity!



Role Overview:



As a Assistant Maintenance Manager, you'll be the linchpin in managing maintenance operations across several local sites. Your role will involve juggling multiple priorities, adapting to evolving needs, and maintaining open lines of communication with team members, clients, supervisors, and external partners. Your efforts will be crucial in enhancing the daily operations and delivering top-tier maintenance services across various locations.



Career Growth:



This is just the beginning of an exciting journey! Exceptional performance in this role can lead to career advancements to positions 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 bridge the gap between upper management and our clients, with endless opportunities for professional growth!



A Typical Day Includes:

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  Site Visits: Manage and oversee multiple locations in the Chicago area, ensuring each site meets high standards of maintenance and operational efficiency.


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  Morning Briefing: Start your day with a team meeting to discuss priorities, review safety updates, and address any outstanding issues from previous shifts.


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  Work Orders Management: Evaluate, prioritize, and delegate work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance. Ensure tasks are assigned based on technician skills and availability.


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  Facility Walkthroughs: Conduct regular inspections to identify and address maintenance issues, equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and cleanliness standards.


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  Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations. Oversee safety training, audits, and inspections to promote a culture of safety.


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  Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics to drive improvements. Generate reports and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.


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  Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to maintenance technicians, conduct performance evaluations, and lead training and development initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

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  Leadership Experience: 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 is essential.


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  Safety Commitment: Deep understanding of safety protocols and regulations. Experience in safety training and audits is highly desirable.


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  Educational Requirements: 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.


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  Communication Skills: Excellent ability to liaise with internal teams, external vendors, and facility stakeholders. Clear communication of maintenance strategies and prompt resolution of issues are key.


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  Team Development: Strong skills in recruiting, training, and developing high-performing maintenance teams. Ability to foster a positive work environment and enhance team engagement.


• MULTISITE EXPERIENCE IS A MUST

Compensation & Schedule:

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  Salary: $95,000 - $116,000 per year, plus a 10% bonus incentive.


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  Schedule: Dependent on site needs, with flexibility required for on-call duties across multiple sites.

Why Choose Us?



At Cushman & Wakefield Services, we're proud of our diverse global team and our commitment to inclusivity. Recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals, we value and support a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.



Our Benefits:

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  Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical (BCBSIL + Kaiser for W2 CA employees), dental (MetLife), vision (VSP), life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness program, and virtual healthcare.


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  Family Benefits: Paid parental leave, emergency backup care.


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  Generous Time Off: 13 holidays (11 days + 2 personal days), paid time off, and sick leave.


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  Retirement: 401(k) match with immediate vesting.


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  Supplemental Insurance: Critical illness, accidental, and hospital indemnity insurance.


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  Pre-Tax Savings: Commuter benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).


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  Home & Family Protection: Auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance.

Apply Today!



Become a key player in a company that's committed to making a positive difference in the world. Join us in driving meaningful change through our impactful ESG initiatives. Apply now and start your journey with Cushman & Wakefield Services!


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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.


C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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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