How to hire an assistant maintenance manager

How to hire an assistant maintenance manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant maintenance manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant maintenance manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant maintenance manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant maintenance manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An assistant maintenance manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant maintenance managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant maintenance managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Maintenance Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Maintenance Manager		$18-40
   Technical Supervisor	A technical supervisor is a leader who offers hands-on leadership for the staff members. Technical supervisors oversee employee performance in a certain department of the organization... Show more	$30-60
   Facility Supervisor	A Facility Supervisor is responsible for maintaining an organization's facilities' safety and security to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. Facility Supervisors monitor the adequacy of inventories and handle the budget to purchase materials and equipment for operations... Show more	$12-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Customer Service
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • OSHA
   • Building Maintenance
   • Safety Standards
   • Hand Tools
   • Maintenance Program
   • Cleanliness
   • Snow Removal
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Grounds Maintenance
   • Logistics

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage preventive and corrective maintenance operations for industrial facilities, CNC machines and support equipment.
   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Have HVAC, CPO, and electrical certifications, very well skil in carpentry, flooring, plumbing, appliance repair.
   • Make minor repairs to current tenants apartments (small to medium holes, replace doors and minor plumbing and electrical repairs )
   • Ensure continued customer satisfaction by maintaining cleanliness of units.
   • Mow and rake lawns and campground sites.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant maintenance manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant maintenance manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant maintenance managers' average salary in arkansas is 50% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant maintenance managers 55% less than senior-level assistant maintenance managers.
   • Certifications. An assistant maintenance manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant maintenance manager's salary.

   Average assistant maintenance manager salary

   $57,512yearly

   $27.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant maintenance manager salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average assistant maintenance manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$95,524	$46
   2	District of Columbia	$84,071	$40
   3	New Jersey	$81,617	$39
   4	Washington	$72,136	$35
   5	Virginia	$66,337	$32
   6	Delaware	$65,788	$32
   7	Arizona	$62,515	$30
   8	Massachusetts	$61,424	$30
   9	Idaho	$61,241	$29
   10	Maryland	$59,734	$29
   11	Michigan	$59,027	$28
   12	New Mexico	$57,746	$28
   13	Texas	$57,396	$28
   14	Indiana	$56,911	$27
   15	Georgia	$56,479	$27
   16	Illinois	$55,040	$26
   17	Colorado	$54,257	$26
   18	Ohio	$52,727	$25
   19	Minnesota	$51,674	$25
   20	Florida	$47,750	$23

   Average assistant maintenance manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	EMCOR Group	$82,561	$39.69	62
   2	Bruce Transportation Group	$79,741	$38.34
   3	City of Houston	$77,883	$37.44	1
   4	Nestlé	$77,434	$37.23	46
   5	Transdev Services, Inc.	$77,328	$37.18	41
   6	First Student	$76,276	$36.67
   7	First Transit	$76,178	$36.62
   8	Toyota Boshoku America	$74,009	$35.58
   9	MV Transportation	$70,405	$33.85	17
   10	Mobis Alabama, LLC	$69,365	$33.35	13
   11	Port Authority of New York and New Jersey	$66,941	$32.18	3
   12	Bassett Furniture Industries	$65,463	$31.47
   13	Lactalis	$61,673	$29.65	23
   14	Veolia Water Tech	$61,223	$29.43	14
   15	BH Management Services	$60,465	$29.07	12
   16	KETTLER	$60,187	$28.94	27
   17	Magna International	$58,580	$28.16	29
   18	Yukon Kuskokwim Health	$58,341	$28.05
   19	General Dynamics	$57,800	$27.79	23
   20	Waste Connections	$57,138	$27.47	21

4. Writing an assistant maintenance manager job description

   A job description for an assistant maintenance manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant maintenance manager job description:

   Assistant maintenance manager job description example

   C&W Services is the industry leader in Integrated Maintenance Solutions providing service to more than 600 companies worldwide and a sister company of Cushman & Wakefield.
   
   We are looking for an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to lead team members in repairs and preventive / predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment primarily consisting of conveying and sorting equipment at our locations in the fast growing and dynamic logistics and fulfillment industry!
   Expertise with Conveyor Systems strongly preferred.
   
   Duties include:
   Relies on experience and judgment to assign job plans and accomplish departmental goals. Manage all C&W Services maintenance team members at the site.Promote C&W Services both internally and externally. Must demonstrate leadership and good judgment in approaching decisions.Assist in formulating standards/work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.Maintain positive customer and employee relations.Ensures that Maintenance department objectives and key metrics are met.Act as a Liaison to Account Manager, Planners, Customers, and Department.Lead team members by allocating time for one on one coaching and provide mentoring with high standards.Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures.Oversee all applicable codes, standards, and specifications.Develop and oversee QA/QC inspection protocol of all work personnel and work performed.Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals.Communicates with all team members to support the development of short and long-range goals and objectives.
   
   Requirements include:
   Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management or related field (preferred) or transferrable management experience (3 years minimum; 5 years preferred).Have or possess capability to obtain CMRP / ICML MLT 1Has working knowledge of repairs and preventive / predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment. Repairs and preventive / predictive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards.Must have working knowledge of the following: proper use of hand/power tools, shop math, pneumatics, power transmissions, parts nomenclature, measurements and fasteners.Must be able to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts and boom lifts.Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job.
   
   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.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant maintenance manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant maintenance managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant maintenance managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant maintenance manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant maintenance manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant maintenance managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant maintenance manager

   Once you've selected the best assistant maintenance manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant maintenance manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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