Maintenance Chief Jobs

Maintenance Chief jobs are open across manufacturing, facilities management, hospitality, and municipal operations, at every level from working lead to senior chief and director of maintenance, with specializations in preventive maintenance programs, HVAC systems, and multi-trade crew supervision. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86
Top stateFlorida
Top employerHHM Hotels
Top cityTallahassee, FL
Work type94% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Chief Maintenance Engineer
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Chief Maintenance Engineer
Atrium Hospitality
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Deputy Chief Track Maintenance
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Assistant Deputy Chief Track Maintenance
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Hudson, New York
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$155k - $194k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Maintenance Crew Chief - Water Distribution
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Maintenance Crew Chief - Water Distribution
City of Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Chief Aviation Maintenance Inspector
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Chief Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Clover Park Technical College
South Hill, Washington
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Human Resources
Learning & Development
$116k.29 - $141k.94/yr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Chief Maintenance Engineer
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Chief Maintenance Engineer
Atrium Hospitality
Springdale, Arkansas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$75k - $80k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Maintenance Chief Job Market

Who's Hiring

HHM Hotels9 open roles
Atrium Hospitality6 open roles
McKibbon Hospitality4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Government & Public Sector

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance chief jobs.

  • Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience with progressive supervisory responsibility
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
  • Valid EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification for workplace safety compliance
  • Experience managing computerized maintenance management systems or CMMS software
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, with trade school or vocational certification preferred

Tips for Your Maintenance Chief Job Search

Quantify your preventive maintenance results

Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Replace vague phrases like 'managed maintenance' with specific results: downtime reduced, work orders closed per week, or equipment uptime improved. Numbers tied to real operational impact set your resume apart from other applicants.

List your trade certifications prominently

Certifications like EPA 608, OSHA 30, or a boiler operator license carry real weight in maintenance chief postings. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a hiring manager or ATS flags them before reading your full work history.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists maintenance chief openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by facility type

A maintenance chief role at a hotel operates very differently from one at a manufacturing plant or a school district. Filter your search by industry or facility type so your application speaks directly to the environment the employer actually runs. Generic applications rarely advance.

Prepare for a working knowledge interview

Many maintenance chief interviews include scenario questions about HVAC failures, electrical troubleshooting, or vendor disputes. Walk through your diagnostic process out loud, name the trade involved, and explain how you coordinated your crew. Vague answers about 'handling situations' won't hold up.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Maintenance chief offers often include on-call stipends, tool allowances, uniforms, and vehicle use that vary widely between employers. Before accepting, ask the hiring manager to walk through every component of the package so you're comparing the full picture against other offers.

Maintenance Chief Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance chiefs?

The most active employers for maintenance chiefs right now are HHM Hotels, Atrium Hospitality, and McKibbon Hospitality, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in manufacturing, hospitality, and large facilities management companies.

How many maintenance chief jobs are remote?

About 6% of maintenance chief openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires hands-on oversight of physical equipment and facilities. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements are administrative duties like scheduling, vendor coordination, and CMMS reporting rather than direct trade or crew supervision work.

How do you become a maintenance chief?

Most maintenance chiefs start in a skilled trade such as HVAC, electrical, or plumbing, then move into a lead technician role where they supervise a small crew. From there, building out cross-trade knowledge, earning certifications like OSHA 30 and EPA 608, and demonstrating that you can manage work order systems and vendor relationships positions you for a chief-level title. Formal education helps but hands-on experience and certifications carry more weight than a degree in most hiring decisions.

Can you get hired as a maintenance chief with little experience?

Getting hired directly into a maintenance chief title with no supervisory background is uncommon, but entry points exist. Some smaller facilities or property management companies post the title for candidates with strong single-trade experience who are willing to grow into the multi-trade oversight side of the role. Highlighting any informal leadership you've done, such as training new technicians or coordinating after-hours repairs, helps close the gap on paper. Targeting smaller operations or assistant chief roles first is a practical path into the title.

What does the maintenance chief interview process look like?

Most maintenance chief interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your work history and certifications. The second is an in-person or video interview with a facilities director or operations manager that includes scenario questions about equipment failures, crew conflicts, and budget management. Some employers add a facility walkthrough where they ask you to identify issues or describe how you'd approach a repair situation on the spot.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance chief jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance chief jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your trade background, facility type, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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