Maintenance Clerk Jobs
Maintenance Clerk jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, property management, and healthcare facilities, at every level from entry-level to lead, with specializations in work order processing, inventory tracking, and facilities coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Drive operational excellence and asset reliability by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities across the facility. As a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, you will ensure work is safely and efficiently planned and executed by coordinating labor, materials, parts, contractors, and equipment access to maximize productivity, control costs, and minimize downtime. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, and cross-functional teams, you will help prioritize work, resolve potential delays, improve processes, and use data to support reliable plant operations. This role is ideal for a highly organized and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This position has a target wage of $23.00 - $34.25 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.
In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Operations, and supported departments to ensure timely, efficient, and quality maintenance services.
- Perform short-range and long-range planning, including backlog analysis and resource balancing.
- Plan and schedule major and minor shutdowns and develop standardized shutdown plans.
- Develop and maintain planned job packages, labor standards, and material libraries.
- Keep Maintenance and Operations leadership informed of critical issues and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance data, CMMS administration, equipment history, and cost tracking.
- Procure maintenance materials and services within established guidelines.
- Schedule preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance activities to support operational reliability goals.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Technical education beyond high school, vocational training, or equivalent maintenance experience.
- Demonstrate leadership and influence skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Be proficient in CMMS software.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures.
- Analyze maintenance data and generate reports.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
- Work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
- Work in environments containing grain and soybean dust.
- Work in environments with industrial noise and vibration.
- Work around oils, lubricants, chemicals, and refinery products.
- Work around moving equipment and rotating machinery.
- Work in elevated areas and climb stairs, ladders, and platforms.
- Wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
- Perform extended computer and office work.
- Walk throughout manufacturing and processing facilities.
- Stand and walk for extended periods during field inspections.
- Bend, reach, stoop, and kneel as necessary.
- Respond to and support the team with emergency maintenance activities as needed.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Drive operational excellence and asset reliability by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities across the facility. As a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, you will ensure work is safely and efficiently planned and executed by coordinating labor, materials, parts, contractors, and equipment access to maximize productivity, control costs, and minimize downtime. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, and cross-functional teams, you will help prioritize work, resolve potential delays, improve processes, and use data to support reliable plant operations. This role is ideal for a highly organized and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This position has a target wage of $23.00 - $34.25 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.
In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Operations, and supported departments to ensure timely, efficient, and quality maintenance services.
- Perform short-range and long-range planning, including backlog analysis and resource balancing.
- Plan and schedule major and minor shutdowns and develop standardized shutdown plans.
- Develop and maintain planned job packages, labor standards, and material libraries.
- Keep Maintenance and Operations leadership informed of critical issues and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance data, CMMS administration, equipment history, and cost tracking.
- Procure maintenance materials and services within established guidelines.
- Schedule preventive, predictive, and planned maintenance activities to support operational reliability goals.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Technical education beyond high school, vocational training, or equivalent maintenance experience.
- Demonstrate leadership and influence skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational abilities.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Be proficient in CMMS software.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures.
- Analyze maintenance data and generate reports.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
- Work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
- Work in environments containing grain and soybean dust.
- Work in environments with industrial noise and vibration.
- Work around oils, lubricants, chemicals, and refinery products.
- Work around moving equipment and rotating machinery.
- Work in elevated areas and climb stairs, ladders, and platforms.
- Wear personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.
- Perform extended computer and office work.
- Walk throughout manufacturing and processing facilities.
- Stand and walk for extended periods during field inspections.
- Bend, reach, stoop, and kneel as necessary.
- Respond to and support the team with emergency maintenance activities as needed.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Republic Services11
- Waste Pro5
- Lowes Foods3
- Travel + Leisure3
- Sugar Creek Packing3
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance clerk jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with one or more years of maintenance or facilities administrative experience
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order entry and tracking
- Experience with inventory control, parts ordering, and purchase order processing
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance work orders, equipment manuals, and repair logs
- Strong data entry accuracy and familiarity with spreadsheet or database software
- Valid driver's license and ability to move through a facility or multiple sites as needed
Tips for Your Maintenance Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to work order systems
Many maintenance clerk postings screen for experience with specific computerized maintenance management systems. Name the exact systems you've used, such as CMMS platforms, in your resume's skills section so your application clears automated filters before a recruiter reads it.
Highlight inventory and parts coordination experience
Employers often separate candidates on whether they've managed parts procurement or bin stock. If you've tracked spare parts, submitted purchase orders, or reconciled inventory counts, call that out explicitly rather than burying it under a generic 'administrative duties' line.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists maintenance clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by facility type
Maintenance clerk duties vary considerably between a warehouse, a hospital, and a residential property. Target postings in the facility type where your experience lives so your resume reads as directly relevant rather than a general fit.
Prepare examples of scheduling coordination
Interviewers for maintenance clerk roles frequently ask how you've prioritized competing work orders or communicated job status to technicians and supervisors. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show you managed scheduling pressure without letting urgent requests delay routine preventive maintenance.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Maintenance clerk positions often include evening, weekend, or on-call coverage requirements. If a posted schedule involves non-standard hours, ask about shift differentials during the offer stage because that component is frequently negotiable even when the base rate is fixed.
Maintenance Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most maintenance clerks?
The most active employers for maintenance clerks right now are Republic Services, Waste Pro, and Lowes Foods, and the most openings are in California, South Carolina, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, logistics, and facilities management firms consistently drive the largest share of open roles.
How many maintenance clerk jobs are remote?
About 19% of maintenance clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role involves on-site coordination with technicians and physical inventory. Administrative sub-functions such as work order data entry and vendor invoice processing are the most likely to appear in hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a maintenance clerk?
Start with a high school diploma or GED, then build experience in administrative support, inventory tracking, or facilities coordination in any industry. Getting comfortable with a computerized maintenance management system is the most direct way to qualify, since most employers list CMMS proficiency as a core requirement. Certifications in facilities management or supply chain administration can strengthen your application further.
Can you get hired as a maintenance clerk with no experience?
Yes, entry-level maintenance clerk positions exist and employers often train candidates who demonstrate strong data entry accuracy, organizational habits, and comfort learning new software. Highlighting any experience with scheduling, parts tracking, or administrative record-keeping in a warehouse, retail stockroom, or property context helps close the gap, even if the job title on your resume was different.
What does the maintenance clerk interview process look like?
Most maintenance clerk interviews involve a phone or video screen to verify availability and basic qualifications, followed by an in-person or virtual interview with a facilities manager or operations supervisor. Expect scenario questions about how you handle competing work order priorities, vendor communication, and parts shortages. Some employers ask you to complete a brief data entry or software navigation exercise before or during the interview.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to maintenance clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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