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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We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!
What's In It For You?
Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
14 Paid Company Holidays
401(k) with Company Contribution
Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Summary
Directs the work of a group of at least two Team Members. May be the sole responsible person of a particular shift or skill group. Responsible for initiating hire, discipline, fire, appraisal of work group members. Oversees the day-to-day operations, training and development of staff. Responsible for assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures. Communication with subordinates, peers and management. Typically an Associates Degree or equivalent with 3-6 years experience including supervisory experience.What You'll Do
- Leads, directs, and coordinates the operations of a group within an operations department. Ensures and improves the safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and positive employee relations using the principles of TPS, and other strategies outlined by the company and division directives.
- Ensure all Team Members conduct operations in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure all Team Members areas meet safety requirements.
- Ensuring the implementation of effective safety and environmental systems for the safety of GMI and transportation personnel, equipment and property; ensuring that all areas of the facility and work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Supports in establishing and maintaining work instructions, process procedures and standards for material flow.
- Supports and controls inventory, storage layout and design.
- Supervise Team Member Safety, and process Performance, and manage training of new Team Members.
- Supervise and provides leadership for preventative actions to reduce and/or eliminate waste and quality problems for stored products.
What You Need
- Travel-10%
Shift Time-Night Shift
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.
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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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