Entry Level Maintenance Leader Jobs
New grad maintenance leader jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong technical portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Juniper Landscaping, Cutting Edge Landscape, and SPATCO Energy Solutions hiring at this level now.
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Group Leader - Plant Engineering (Stamping Maintenance)
Position Summary:
Supervise maintenance Team Members in various manufacturing/quality areas performing a variety of mechanical and electrical functions such as corrective, scheduled, and preventative maintenance on manufacturing process equipment including air compressors, HVAC units, pumps and motor controls, stamping presses, welding systems, coding application equipment, transferring conveyer systems, machining centers, robotics, and other high-tech automated equipment in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions:
- Direct and coordinate the activities of multiple Team Members engaged in the production of automotive vehicles and their respective areas.
- Establish and maintain proper maintenance procedures including sound predictive and preventative maintenance.
- Observe work and monitor work processes to ensure that Team Members conform to maintenance standards.
- Demonstrate equipment operations and work & safety procedures to Team Members.
- Plan and establish work schedules and maintenance to eliminate production downtime related to equipment operation.
- Use independent judgment and discretion in assigning, distributing, and coordinating the work of the team, as appropriate.
- Ensure quantity and/or quality of work is completed within a given timeframe based on Team Members’ skills, availability, and length of service.
- Implement corrective action in accordance with HMMA policy.
- Accountable for the performance of the team.
- Address or direct Team Member grievances/complaints for proper resolution.
- Attend management-only meetings.
- Participate in hiring and promotion activities as appropriate.
- Participate in probationary evaluations and other evaluations of Team Members and provide recommendations as appropriate.
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Ensure Team Members adhere to HMMA’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure time input is properly completed and ensure other tasks are completed as required.
- Undertake special assignments as required by management.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with Team Members and management.
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree desired
Related Experience:
- 1 – 5 years job related experience desired
- 5 – 10 years maintenance experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge:
- Word
- Excel
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
Group Leader - Plant Engineering (Stamping Maintenance)
Position Summary:
Supervise maintenance Team Members in various manufacturing/quality areas performing a variety of mechanical and electrical functions such as corrective, scheduled, and preventative maintenance on manufacturing process equipment including air compressors, HVAC units, pumps and motor controls, stamping presses, welding systems, coding application equipment, transferring conveyer systems, machining centers, robotics, and other high-tech automated equipment in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions:
- Direct and coordinate the activities of multiple Team Members engaged in the production of automotive vehicles and their respective areas.
- Establish and maintain proper maintenance procedures including sound predictive and preventative maintenance.
- Observe work and monitor work processes to ensure that Team Members conform to maintenance standards.
- Demonstrate equipment operations and work & safety procedures to Team Members.
- Plan and establish work schedules and maintenance to eliminate production downtime related to equipment operation.
- Use independent judgment and discretion in assigning, distributing, and coordinating the work of the team, as appropriate.
- Ensure quantity and/or quality of work is completed within a given timeframe based on Team Members’ skills, availability, and length of service.
- Implement corrective action in accordance with HMMA policy.
- Accountable for the performance of the team.
- Address or direct Team Member grievances/complaints for proper resolution.
- Attend management-only meetings.
- Participate in hiring and promotion activities as appropriate.
- Participate in probationary evaluations and other evaluations of Team Members and provide recommendations as appropriate.
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Ensure Team Members adhere to HMMA’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure time input is properly completed and ensure other tasks are completed as required.
- Undertake special assignments as required by management.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with Team Members and management.
- Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements. Team Member may be required to handle hazardous wastes which may include identifying, inspecting, packaging, labelling, and moving waste in compliance with RCRA regulations. Relevant training will be provided if assigned these job duties.
- Meet all other requirements as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree desired
Related Experience:
- 1 – 5 years job related experience desired
- 5 – 10 years maintenance experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge:
- Word
- Excel
Additional Information:
Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
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Entry Level Maintenance Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level maintenance leader job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, vocational programs, or technician roles that expose you to preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting. Employers at this level look for basic mechanical aptitude, familiarity with safety protocols, and a willingness to learn computerized maintenance management systems. A vocational certificate or associate degree in a trade field can give entry level candidates a clear edge over other applicants.
Which companies hire entry level maintenance leaders?
Companies hiring entry level maintenance leaders right now include Juniper Landscaping, Cutting Edge Landscape, and SPATCO Energy Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturing facilities, property management companies, and logistics operations that need dependable candidates who can grow into full leadership responsibilities.
Are there remote entry level maintenance leader jobs?
Yes, though most maintenance leader roles require a physical presence to oversee equipment and facilities. About 0% of entry level maintenance leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve coordination, scheduling, or administrative oversight rather than direct hands-on maintenance work.
Are these new grad maintenance leader jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or vocational training toward that threshold, and values a portfolio of relevant coursework or hands-on projects as a substitute for a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level maintenance leaders?
Entry Level maintenance leader roles concentrate in Energy and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large physical facilities with ongoing equipment upkeep demands that require dedicated maintenance oversight even from candidates still building their experience.