Area Maintenance Manager
Job ID
282116
Posted
18-Jun-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Madison - Alabama - United States of America
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity
At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We're looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Area Maintenance Manager to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world's largest online retailers.
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About the Role
As an Area Maintenance Manager, you'll be the driving force behind safe, reliable, and efficient material handling operations. You'll lead teams responsible for maintaining high-speed conveyance systems and manufacturing equipment while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
This role blends hands on operational leadership with strategic oversight. You'll plan and allocate resources, develop talent, improve maintenance processes, and partner closely with client leadership and operations teams to deliver world class performance. From staffing and performance management to root cause analysis and reliability initiatives, you'll have the authority and support to make a measurable impact.
What You'll Do
Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
Plan, schedule, and advise the work of employees and evaluate quality of work.
Lead and coordinate the work of employees engaged in maintaining high speed conveyance systems and other manufacturing equipment.
Assist Managers in communicating and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
Participate, in conjunction with Manager, interviewing/hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and/or terminations.
Formulate, disseminate, and communicate work standards and/or procedures.
Coordinate and lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions to facilitate continuous improvement and development opportunities.
Provide performance management for team development and growth.
Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.
4+ years of compatible industry experience and/or training and demonstrated ability leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing environment
2+ years' experience with preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
Understanding predictive maintenance technologies such as (thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound).
Proven knowledge of using maintenance systems to achieve world class equipment maintenance.
Ability to travel 25% off-site as needed.
Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
CBRE Employee Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
Disability benefit program
401k company matching
Paid time off and holidays
Company paid life insurance
Pet insurance
Paid parental leave
Why CBRE?
We invest in our employees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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