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We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Assistant Contract Maintenance Manager (ACMM) to help lead daily operations, maintenance, and repair activities within a healthcare facility environment.
This leadership position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in hospital facilities maintenance, healthcare regulatory compliance, and team supervision. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety (LS), and healthcare facility operations.
The ACMM works closely with the Contract Maintenance Manager (CMM) to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to oversee maintenance teams in a demanding, 24/7 healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise multiple divisions of labor while supporting overall contract management and daily healthcare facility operations.
- Oversee and coordinate all FSI corrective maintenance activities, ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
- Serve as the acting Contract Maintenance Manager (CMM) during the CMM's absence, maintaining operational continuity and contract compliance.
- Coordinate support staff and supervise contractor personnel during normal business hours and after-hours operations.
- Supervise teams responsible for the 24/7/365 operation, maintenance, and repair of healthcare facility systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), applicable regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Attend meetings with Government representatives and other base activities regarding facility operations, maintenance, and support services.
- Verify that employees maintain required training, certifications, and licenses before performing assigned duties or operating specialized equipment.
- Ensure employee training is scheduled, completed, and properly documented in accordance with contract requirements.
- Maintain compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety (LS), and other applicable healthcare facility standards.
- Oversee accountability, security, and maintenance of Government-issued property and equipment.
- Ensure personnel comply with Security Control Plans and Government property management procedures.
- Coordinate data collection, maintain accurate documentation, prepare reports, and submit required contract deliverables on time.
- Identify operational deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve maintenance performance and service quality.
- Support emergency response operations by providing direction to maintenance personnel and coordinating necessary corrective actions.
- Maintain effective communication with Government representatives, facility management staff, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
- Report directly to the Contract Maintenance Manager (CMM) and Regional Project Manager.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in medical/healthcare (bedded-inpatient) facility operations, maintenance, and renovation.
- Must be technically qualified in Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Management.
- Demonstrated experience supervising a diverse workforce responsible for 24/7/365 operations, maintenance, and repair of medical facility systems.
- Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and regulatory requirements, including Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety (LS), and associated healthcare facility maintenance, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of direct, hands-on experience working with The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards and compliance requirements within a hospital or healthcare facility environment. Experience must include applying TJC Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) standards to healthcare facility operations, maintenance, inspections, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Must demonstrate extensive working knowledge and practical experience applying applicable federal regulations and industry standards, including those established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Experience supporting TJC accreditation surveys, identifying compliance deficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining survey readiness is required.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience coordinating maintenance teams and managing multiple operational priorities.
- Ability to interpret and implement contract requirements, maintenance procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and ensure timely completion of contract deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification preferred but not required.
- Previous experience managing healthcare facility maintenance services under a federal Government contract.
- Experience supporting healthcare accreditation inspections, regulatory audits, and compliance documentation.
Work Schedule & Emergency Availability
- Must be on-site during normal duty hours to support daily facility operations and the Contract Maintenance Manager.
- Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies, including weekends and holidays, or ensure coverage by a designated alternate.
- Must be able to report on-site within one (1) hour when required for emergency response, either personally or through a designated alternate.
- Must be accessible to Facility Management personnel through a company-issued cell phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365), either personally or through a designated alternate.
- During emergencies, provide immediate guidance to contractor personnel and ensure prompt notification to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Facility Manager (FM).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, and communicate verbally.
- Occasionally required to sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a seated position for eight (8) or more hours per day.
- Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile and/or commercial airline.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced healthcare facilities maintenance professional with proven leadership skills and extensive knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) compliance requirements, we encourage you to apply!
Join our team and help ensure healthcare facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational for the patients, medical professionals, and communities they serve.
Join Our Team!
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Assistant Contract Maintenance Manager (ACMM) to help lead daily operations, maintenance, and repair activities within a healthcare facility environment.
This leadership position is ideal for a professional with a strong background in hospital facilities maintenance, healthcare regulatory compliance, and team supervision. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety (LS), and healthcare facility operations.
The ACMM works closely with the Contract Maintenance Manager (CMM) to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to oversee maintenance teams in a demanding, 24/7 healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise multiple divisions of labor while supporting overall contract management and daily healthcare facility operations.
- Oversee and coordinate all FSI corrective maintenance activities, ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant service delivery.
- Serve as the acting Contract Maintenance Manager (CMM) during the CMM's absence, maintaining operational continuity and contract compliance.
- Coordinate support staff and supervise contractor personnel during normal business hours and after-hours operations.
- Supervise teams responsible for the 24/7/365 operation, maintenance, and repair of healthcare facility systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), applicable regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Attend meetings with Government representatives and other base activities regarding facility operations, maintenance, and support services.
- Verify that employees maintain required training, certifications, and licenses before performing assigned duties or operating specialized equipment.
- Ensure employee training is scheduled, completed, and properly documented in accordance with contract requirements.
- Maintain compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety (LS), and other applicable healthcare facility standards.
- Oversee accountability, security, and maintenance of Government-issued property and equipment.
- Ensure personnel comply with Security Control Plans and Government property management procedures.
- Coordinate data collection, maintain accurate documentation, prepare reports, and submit required contract deliverables on time.
- Identify operational deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve maintenance performance and service quality.
- Support emergency response operations by providing direction to maintenance personnel and coordinating necessary corrective actions.
- Maintain effective communication with Government representatives, facility management staff, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
- Report directly to the Contract Maintenance Manager (CMM) and Regional Project Manager.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in medical/healthcare (bedded-inpatient) facility operations, maintenance, and renovation.
- Must be technically qualified in Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Management.
- Demonstrated experience supervising a diverse workforce responsible for 24/7/365 operations, maintenance, and repair of medical facility systems.
- Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and regulatory requirements, including Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety (LS), and associated healthcare facility maintenance, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of direct, hands-on experience working with The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards and compliance requirements within a hospital or healthcare facility environment. Experience must include applying TJC Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) standards to healthcare facility operations, maintenance, inspections, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Must demonstrate extensive working knowledge and practical experience applying applicable federal regulations and industry standards, including those established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Experience supporting TJC accreditation surveys, identifying compliance deficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining survey readiness is required.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience coordinating maintenance teams and managing multiple operational priorities.
- Ability to interpret and implement contract requirements, maintenance procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, subcontractors, and Government representatives.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and ensure timely completion of contract deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification preferred but not required.
- Previous experience managing healthcare facility maintenance services under a federal Government contract.
- Experience supporting healthcare accreditation inspections, regulatory audits, and compliance documentation.
Work Schedule & Emergency Availability
- Must be on-site during normal duty hours to support daily facility operations and the Contract Maintenance Manager.
- Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies, including weekends and holidays, or ensure coverage by a designated alternate.
- Must be able to report on-site within one (1) hour when required for emergency response, either personally or through a designated alternate.
- Must be accessible to Facility Management personnel through a company-issued cell phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365), either personally or through a designated alternate.
- During emergencies, provide immediate guidance to contractor personnel and ensure prompt notification to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Facility Manager (FM).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, and communicate verbally.
- Occasionally required to sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a seated position for eight (8) or more hours per day.
- Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile and/or commercial airline.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced healthcare facilities maintenance professional with proven leadership skills and extensive knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) compliance requirements, we encourage you to apply!
Join our team and help ensure healthcare facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational for the patients, medical professionals, and communities they serve.
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Who's Hiring
- C&W Services15
- RPM Living13
- JLL9
- Concord Rents5
- Bozzuto4
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant maintenance manager jobs.
- 2-5 years of hands-on maintenance or facilities technician experience
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- EPA 608 or other relevant trade certifications preferred
- Ability to supervise and schedule a team of maintenance technicians
- Associate degree or vocational training in a related technical field
Tips for Your Assistant Maintenance Manager Job Search
Quantify your preventive maintenance results
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just duties. List how much equipment downtime you reduced, how many work orders you managed per week, or how your scheduling cut emergency repair calls. Numbers make your resume stand out against generic applications.
Highlight your CMMS software experience
Many assistant maintenance manager postings list a specific computerized maintenance management system like Maximo, eMaint, or Hippo. Name the platforms you've used directly in your resume skills section so your application clears automated screening filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant maintenance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the facility type
A manufacturing plant and a commercial property company look for different things. Emphasize production-line upkeep for industrial roles and tenant-facing communication for property management roles. Using the same resume for both will cost you interviews.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers often ask how you'd handle a boiler failure during a weekend shift or a backlogged work order queue. Practice specific answers that walk through your diagnosis process, who you'd notify, and how you'd document the resolution.
Negotiate by citing scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the number of technicians you'll supervise, the square footage you'll manage, or the asset value under your care. These specifics justify a higher offer more concretely than years of experience alone.
Assistant Maintenance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant maintenance managers?
The companies hiring the most assistant maintenance managers right now include C&W Services, RPM Living, and JLL, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, multifamily property management, and healthcare facilities consistently drive the highest volume of postings.
How many assistant maintenance manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of assistant maintenance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facilities roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are administrative coordination, vendor scheduling, and reporting, rather than on-site inspection or equipment repair.
How do you become an assistant maintenance manager?
Start by building hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in a relevant industry like manufacturing, property management, or healthcare. Earn trade certifications in areas like HVAC, electrical work, or plumbing to demonstrate technical depth. Learn a CMMS platform and take on shift lead or lead technician responsibilities to show supervisory readiness before applying to assistant manager roles.
Can you get an assistant maintenance manager job with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with strong technical trade skills and a willingness to step into a supervisory role, even without prior management experience. Emphasize any informal leadership you've done, such as training new technicians or coordinating a small repair crew. Smaller facilities and property management companies tend to have the most flexible experience thresholds for this title.
What does the assistant maintenance manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video interview with the facilities director or property manager. Expect technical questions about systems you'd oversee and scenario questions about handling equipment failures or staffing shortages. Some employers add a site walkthrough where you assess existing conditions and explain how you'd approach maintenance priorities.
Where can I find and apply to assistant maintenance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant maintenance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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