Maintenance Foreman Jobs
Maintenance Foreman jobs are open across manufacturing, facilities management, commercial real estate, and municipal operations, with specializations in electrical, HVAC, and general facilities maintenance, at every level from working foreman to senior maintenance supervisor. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hours: Weekdays M-F from 7:00am-3:30pm
Office: 408-686-9307
Job Type: Full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead crew.
- Track crews hours
- Hand Pruning, Mowing, hedging, dead heading flowers, blowing and bagging, raking, edging, weed removal, etc.
- Seasonal adjustments of irrigation timers.
- Repair minor irrigation leaks
- Assist in any landscape maintenance needs.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of landscape maintenance foreman experience
- The ability to work as a team and lead crew
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
- Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Hours: Weekdays M-F from 7:00am-3:30pm
Office: 408-686-9307
Job Type: Full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead crew.
- Track crews hours
- Hand Pruning, Mowing, hedging, dead heading flowers, blowing and bagging, raking, edging, weed removal, etc.
- Seasonal adjustments of irrigation timers.
- Repair minor irrigation leaks
- Assist in any landscape maintenance needs.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of landscape maintenance foreman experience
- The ability to work as a team and lead crew
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
- Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
- Chemicals & Materials
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance foreman jobs.
- 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience with at least 2 in a supervisory role
- Proficiency with preventive maintenance software and computerized maintenance management systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate forklifts or other facility equipment
- High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or trade school training preferred
Tips for Your Maintenance Foreman Job Search
Tailor your resume to each job posting
Maintenance foreman postings vary widely in scope, so a resume that highlights HVAC experience won't land well for a role focused on electrical systems. Pull the exact equipment, certifications, and work order systems named in the posting and reflect them directly in your resume.
List every relevant certification you hold
Certifications like OSHA 30, EPA 608, or a first-class stationary engineer license can move your application to the top of the stack. Employers filter for these before reading anything else, so list them prominently near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists maintenance foreman openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your team and asset management experience
Hiring managers want to know the size of the crew you supervised and the scale of the facility you maintained. Stating that you managed a team of eight technicians across a 500,000-square-foot distribution center is far more persuasive than listing 'supervisory experience' alone.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to walk through a real breakdown scenario and ask how you would diagnose, prioritize, and delegate. Practice talking through your decision process step by step, including how you balance emergency repairs against scheduled preventive maintenance work.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify whether the role includes capital project oversight, vendor contract management, or on-call rotation. Each adds significant responsibility and strengthens your case for a higher base if the original posting did not make those expectations clear.
Maintenance Foreman Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most maintenance foremans?
The most active employers for maintenance foremans right now are Congruex, HAUCK ENTERPRISES, and State of South Carolina, and the most openings are in California, Arizona, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, and municipal facilities management departments consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many maintenance foreman jobs are remote?
About 0% of maintenance foreman openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility are facilities planning, vendor coordination, and maintenance scheduling, where administrative responsibilities can sometimes be handled off-site.
How do you become a maintenance foreman?
Start by building several years of hands-on maintenance experience across multiple trade areas such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Pursue relevant certifications like OSHA 30 or EPA 608 to demonstrate safety and technical competency. Take on lead technician or working foreman responsibilities whenever they become available, then apply directly to foreman postings that match your strongest trade background.
Can you get hired as a maintenance foreman with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with strong trade skills but limited supervisory experience into a working foreman role, where you manage a small crew while still performing hands-on work. Emphasizing your ability to train junior technicians, coordinate with vendors, and manage work orders will strengthen your case. Targeting smaller facilities or startups with lean maintenance teams is often the most practical entry point.
What does the maintenance foreman interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on trade background and certifications, followed by an in-person interview with a facilities director or operations manager. Expect scenario questions about emergency breakdowns, team conflicts, and preventive maintenance scheduling. Some employers include a facility walkthrough where they ask you to identify deferred maintenance issues or assess equipment condition on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance foreman jobs?
You can find and apply to maintenance foreman jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your trade background, location, and experience level, then apply directly to each posting that fits.
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