Maintenance Group Leader Jobs

Maintenance Group Leader jobs are open across manufacturing, food and beverage processing, chemical facilities, and utilities, covering specializations in preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and facilities operations, from lead technician to senior group leader. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles758+
Top stateNew York
Top employerYMCA
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Production Group Leader
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Production Group Leader
Green Metals, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
51-200

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Milling Group Leader
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Milling Group Leader
Carlson Tool and Manufacturing
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
51-200

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Group Leader - Micro and Nano Technology Section
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Group Leader - Micro and Nano Technology Section
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, California
Laboratory Research
Physics & Space Science
Research & Academia
$190k - $288k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Group Leader
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Group Leader
Toyota Tsusho America
Greensboro, North Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Associate's degree in logistics
5,001-10,000

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Group Leader - Logistics, Transportation, & Packaging Engineer
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Group Leader - Logistics, Transportation, & Packaging Engineer
Bosch
Florence, Kentucky
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
10,000+

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Maintenance Group Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • YMCA33
  • AlphaBEST Education24
  • General Motors (GM)18
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory17
  • Grand St Settlement16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Automotive
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance group leader jobs.

  • 3-7 years of industrial maintenance experience with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
  • Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system such as SAP PM, Maximo, or MP2
  • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance principles including vibration analysis and thermal imaging
  • Completion of an apprenticeship or associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry certification
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals

Tips for Your Maintenance Group Leader Job Search

Quantify your team and uptime results

Hiring managers want numbers on your resume. List how many technicians you supervised, what equipment uptime percentage your team maintained, and how much unplanned downtime you reduced. Vague statements about 'improving operations' won't cut it at this level.

Highlight your preventive maintenance program ownership

Many candidates list tasks they performed. Stand out by showing you designed or overhauled a PM program, not just followed one. Describe the CMMS platform you used, the schedule you built, and the measurable outcome your program delivered.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Match your certifications to the posting

Job listings often require specific credentials like CMRP, OSHA 30, or a journeyman electrician license. Read each posting carefully and name the exact certifications you hold in your resume header and skills section so they clear automated screening filters.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers at this level typically ask how you handled a critical equipment failure mid-shift or managed a technician performance issue. Prepare two or three specific examples using the situation, action, and result format before your interview.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Maintenance group leader offers often include shift differentials, on-call premiums, and tool allowances that vary significantly by employer. Ask HR to itemize all components before accepting so you're comparing full offers, not just base figures.

Maintenance Group Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance group leaders?

The companies hiring the most maintenance group leaders right now include YMCA, AlphaBEST Education, and General Motors (GM), with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, food processing, and utilities consistently drive the highest volume of postings for this role.

How many maintenance group leader jobs are remote?

About 17% of maintenance group leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence on the production floor. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are documentation, CMMS scheduling, and administrative reporting responsibilities that some employers allow offsite on certain days.

How do you become a maintenance group leader?

Start by building hands-on experience as a maintenance technician across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Develop proficiency in a CMMS platform and earn an OSHA certification to show safety leadership. Volunteer to mentor junior technicians or lead small projects, then move into a lead technician role before applying for a group leader position.

Can you get hired as a maintenance group leader with limited supervisory experience?

Yes, some employers hire candidates who have strong technical depth but limited direct supervisory history, particularly in smaller facilities or during rapid expansions. Emphasize any informal leadership you held, such as training new hires, owning a PM program, or coordinating contractors, and target companies posting for first-time group leader roles rather than those requiring several years of management.

What does the maintenance group leader interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone screen with HR followed by a technical interview with the maintenance manager or plant engineer, where you'll walk through your experience with specific equipment and your approach to preventive maintenance. A final round typically includes a plant tour and a conversation with operations leadership focused on how you manage technician performance, prioritize work orders, and handle emergency breakdowns.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance group leader jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance group leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and certifications, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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