Maintenance Manager Jobs in Ohio

Maintenance Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, logistics, commercial facilities, and multifamily residential property across the state. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Honda of America, Procter and Gamble, and Cleveland-Clinic Health System among the larger and more durable names filling these roles. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio are preventive maintenance program leadership, HVAC and mechanical systems oversight, and multi-site facilities coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles139+
Top employerCleveland-Cliffs
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring76
Work type87% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Maintenance Manager
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Maintenance Manager
Miami Valley Housing Opportunities
Dayton, Ohio
Business Operations
Office Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Maintenance Manager
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Maintenance Manager
Schneller
Kent, Ohio
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Maintenance Manager - Arbor Glen Apartments
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Maintenance Manager - Arbor Glen Apartments
Gross Residential
Twinsburg, Ohio
Business Operations
Office Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
201-500

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Maintenance Reliability Manager
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Maintenance Reliability Manager
Howmet Aerospace
Barberton, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Maintenance Operations Manager
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Maintenance Operations Manager
Birge & Held
Columbus, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$28 - $30/hr
EPA 608 Technician Certification
501-1,000

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Maintenance Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
18 jobs
Cincinnati
9 jobs
Cleveland
7 jobs
Dayton
6 jobs
Dublin
3 jobs
Middletown
3 jobs
New Albany
3 jobs
Zanesville
3 jobs
Kent
2 jobs

Maintenance Manager Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Cleveland-Cliffs6 open roles
PPG3 open roles
Gross Residential3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance manager jobs across Ohio.

  • Holds or is eligible for a Refrigerating System Mechanic or relevant Ohio EPA Section 608 certification
  • Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, facilities, or a related Ohio industry
  • Proven ability to lead and schedule a skilled maintenance technician team across multiple shifts
  • Proficient with CMMS platforms such as Maximo, SAP PM, or eMaint for work order and asset management
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 general industry safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, facilities management, or a closely related field

Maintenance Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a maintenance manager in Ohio?

Most maintenance managers in Ohio advance from skilled trades or technician roles, building hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems before moving into supervision. Ohio does not require a single state license for the title itself, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold an EPA Section 608 Universal certification for refrigerants, an OSHA 30-hour card, or a journeyman credential in a relevant trade. A two-year or four-year degree in engineering technology or facilities management adds a meaningful competitive edge.

Which companies hire maintenance managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring maintenance managers in Ohio right now include Cleveland-Cliffs, PPG, and Gross Residential, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of automotive assembly plants, food and beverage manufacturers, and large healthcare campuses means ongoing demand across both blue-chip corporations and regional facility management contractors.

Which Ohio cities have the most maintenance manager jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the largest share of maintenance manager openings in Ohio. Columbus draws volume from its expanding logistics, healthcare, and data center sectors, while Cleveland and Cincinnati reflect the industrial and manufacturing corridors that have long anchored northeast and southwest Ohio, pulling in roles for both plant-level managers and multi-site facilities supervisors.

Are there remote maintenance manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they are rare. Maintenance management is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role requiring physical oversight of equipment, facilities, and technician teams. About 13% of maintenance manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be multi-site regional director roles where administrative and reporting duties can be handled off-site between site visits.

How can I get hired as a maintenance manager in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead technician or maintenance supervisor role first, then building toward a manager title. Large Ohio manufacturers like Honda of America in Marysville and auto-parts producers throughout the Toledo and Dayton corridors regularly hire maintenance technicians and offer internal advancement programs. Completing an OSHA 30-hour course, earning an EPA 608 certification, and gaining familiarity with a CMMS platform will make a candidate without management experience far more competitive for a first supervisory opening.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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