Maintenance Manager Jobs in New York
Maintenance Manager jobs in New York are consistently in demand across commercial real estate, healthcare systems, transit infrastructure, and residential property management, with openings at every level from facilities coordinator to senior director of operations. The heaviest hiring concentrates in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where anchor employers such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and Brookfield Properties maintain large, ongoing maintenance operations. Industrial controls, HVAC systems management, and building automation are the most sought-after specialties in current New York postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
Johnstown, New York (Onsite 5 days a week)
Direct Hire / Full Time
Salary: $105,200.00 - USD $134,600.00 /Annum + benefits
Responsibilities
- Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site.
- Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.
- Supervise and provide assistance to department leads daily to support maintenance and production activities.
- Manages team of 5-15 maintenance department employees that are responsible for equipment and facility repairs and troubleshooting.
- Manages employee issues such as attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes.
- Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.
- Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
- Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity.
- Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department goals and activities.
- Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.
- Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding safety, quality, and work processes, etc.
- Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.
- Provides input to defines requirements and specifications for equipment.
- Optimizes equipment performance for efficiency and capacity.
- Responsible for plant-wide facilities, maintenance, upgrades, installation and equipment reliability in a latex paint/colorant and resin manufacturing facility.
- Manages the implementation of new equipment and/or the modifications to existing to improve plant efficiency and performance yields.
- Function as the plant owner of equipment installation, upgrades, and dependability issues, and leads or assist in trouble shooting processes or equipment issues.
- Develops long/short term strategies and improvement programs to close equipment consistency gaps.
- Maintain good working relationship with all maintenance and manufacturing personnel.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects and contribute to the success of the lean manufacturing effort.
- Implement continuous improvement projects to address quality, material flow, throughput and productivity improvements.
- Establish and drive improvements in OEE (overall equipment effectiveness).
- Organization of project needs and implementations (i.e., determine cost projections versus actual incurred, impact on workforce and facility operations, risk assessment vs advantages gained, etc.).
- Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed.
- Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.
- Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BS - Engineering; must be from an ABET Accredited Engineering Program – Preferably BSME.
- Previous leadership providing direct oversight of employee assignments, evaluation of performance, accountability for results, and coordination with other departments in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Exposure to PLC control systems, AC/DC circuits, drive systems, basic machine controls.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program and the business.
- Demonstrated ability to develop / maintain area Reliability programs, as well as address short-term equipment operation issues.
- Ability to work in the plant reacting to problems and improvements/solutions.
- Demonstrated track record of successes leading maintenance / installation efforts in a high volume batch manufacturing facility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys being on the floor hands on with all teams to drive performance improvements.
- Highly motivated and high initiative.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive results at the same time able to work on a production team driving team goals.
- Hands on approach with all teams to initiate and drive success.
- Highly motivated, self starter with an ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong Leadership Skills are Essential.
- Computer skills to include: Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, AutoCAD, and SAP.
- Assignments in various manufacturing departments will be considered an asset.
- Experience with automation controls, mechanical and process engineering considered a plus.
Physical effort and dexterity
Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:
- Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location.
- Climbing/descending stairs.
Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
Johnstown, New York (Onsite 5 days a week)
Direct Hire / Full Time
Salary: $105,200.00 - USD $134,600.00 /Annum + benefits
Responsibilities
- Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site.
- Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.
- Supervise and provide assistance to department leads daily to support maintenance and production activities.
- Manages team of 5-15 maintenance department employees that are responsible for equipment and facility repairs and troubleshooting.
- Manages employee issues such as attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes.
- Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.
- Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
- Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity.
- Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department goals and activities.
- Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.
- Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding safety, quality, and work processes, etc.
- Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.
- Provides input to defines requirements and specifications for equipment.
- Optimizes equipment performance for efficiency and capacity.
- Responsible for plant-wide facilities, maintenance, upgrades, installation and equipment reliability in a latex paint/colorant and resin manufacturing facility.
- Manages the implementation of new equipment and/or the modifications to existing to improve plant efficiency and performance yields.
- Function as the plant owner of equipment installation, upgrades, and dependability issues, and leads or assist in trouble shooting processes or equipment issues.
- Develops long/short term strategies and improvement programs to close equipment consistency gaps.
- Maintain good working relationship with all maintenance and manufacturing personnel.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects and contribute to the success of the lean manufacturing effort.
- Implement continuous improvement projects to address quality, material flow, throughput and productivity improvements.
- Establish and drive improvements in OEE (overall equipment effectiveness).
- Organization of project needs and implementations (i.e., determine cost projections versus actual incurred, impact on workforce and facility operations, risk assessment vs advantages gained, etc.).
- Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed.
- Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.
- Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BS - Engineering; must be from an ABET Accredited Engineering Program – Preferably BSME.
- Previous leadership providing direct oversight of employee assignments, evaluation of performance, accountability for results, and coordination with other departments in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Exposure to PLC control systems, AC/DC circuits, drive systems, basic machine controls.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program and the business.
- Demonstrated ability to develop / maintain area Reliability programs, as well as address short-term equipment operation issues.
- Ability to work in the plant reacting to problems and improvements/solutions.
- Demonstrated track record of successes leading maintenance / installation efforts in a high volume batch manufacturing facility.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys being on the floor hands on with all teams to drive performance improvements.
- Highly motivated and high initiative.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive results at the same time able to work on a production team driving team goals.
- Hands on approach with all teams to initiate and drive success.
- Highly motivated, self starter with an ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong Leadership Skills are Essential.
- Computer skills to include: Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, AutoCAD, and SAP.
- Assignments in various manufacturing departments will be considered an asset.
- Experience with automation controls, mechanical and process engineering considered a plus.
Physical effort and dexterity
Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:
- Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location.
- Climbing/descending stairs.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance manager jobs across New York.
- Valid New York State Department of Labor refrigerant handling or applicable trade license preferred by most employers
- Five or more years of facilities or building maintenance experience in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems
- OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction certification strongly preferred
- Strong ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals
Maintenance Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance manager in New York?
Most maintenance managers in New York build their path through a combination of a trade or technical credential and supervisory experience. Many employers in the state look for candidates who hold or are working toward a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional credential or a New York City-issued Certificate of Fitness for relevant systems. A degree in facilities management, engineering technology, or a related field strengthens candidacy, but demonstrated hands-on experience in mechanical or building systems often carries equal weight with larger New York employers.
Which companies hire maintenance managers in New York?
Employers hiring maintenance managers in New York right now include AvalonBay Communities, Walmart, and Crunch Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's dense commercial real estate sector, large hospital networks, and transit authorities make it one of the more active states for ongoing maintenance management recruitment.
Which New York cities have the most maintenance manager jobs?
The cities with the most maintenance manager openings in New York are New York, Brooklyn, and Albany. New York City drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of commercial towers, healthcare campuses, and transit infrastructure, while Buffalo and Albany produce steady openings tied to manufacturing facilities, state government buildings, and regional hospital systems that require dedicated maintenance leadership.
Are there remote maintenance manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance management is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role involving physical inspections, vendor coordination, and direct oversight of repair work, which limits remote arrangements. About 10% of maintenance manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that allow flexibility typically involve administrative oversight, budgeting, or multi-site coordination rather than day-to-day floor presence.
How can I get hired as a maintenance manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a maintenance technician or facilities coordinator role first, then building toward management. Large New York employers such as hospital networks and commercial property management firms regularly hire technicians across electrical, HVAC, and plumbing trades with the expectation of promoting internally. Earning an OSHA 30 certificate and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician credential signals readiness for supervisory responsibility, and New York City's Certificate of Fitness program gives trade-focused candidates a credential that employers in the five boroughs recognize immediately.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to this role and state. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each one without creating a profile or signing up.
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