Maintenance Planner Jobs

Maintenance Planner jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, and facilities management, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in preventive maintenance, CMMS coordination, and shutdown planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles386+
Top stateTexas
Top employerBarrick Gold Corporation
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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CBRE
Markham, Illinois
Business Operations
Office Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$39.6 - $40.66/hr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Maintenance Planner
Wholestone Farms
Fremont, Nebraska
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Bachelor of Arts
1,001-5,000

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Maintenance Planner
Saint-Gobain
Norwood, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$73k - $122k/yr
Remote (US)
Military encouraged

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Wabtec
Maxton, North Carolina
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$34 - $36/hr
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
10,000+

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Maintenance Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Barrick Gold Corporation10
  • CBRE6
  • Tesla6
  • MENTOR TECHNICAL6
  • Perdue5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Mining & Natural Resources
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance planner jobs.

  • Proficiency with a CMMS platform such as SAP PM, Maximo, or MP2
  • Three to five years of experience in maintenance planning or a related trades role
  • Ability to develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and work orders
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field
  • Experience coordinating with procurement for parts, materials, and contractor resources

Tips for Your Maintenance Planner Job Search

Tailor your resume to CMMS platforms

List every computerized maintenance management system you've used, such as SAP PM, Maximo, or MP2, by name on your resume. Hiring managers filter for these tools before reading anything else, so burying them in a summary paragraph will cost you interviews.

Quantify backlog and work order volume

Employers want to know the scale you've operated at. Add numbers to your resume where you can, like how many open work orders you managed weekly or how much backlog you helped reduce, to show scope without making vague claims.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Filter by industry to target your search

Maintenance planner roles in petrochemical plants, food manufacturing, and municipal utilities each require different domain knowledge. Narrow your search by industry so your experience maps directly to what the employer needs, rather than applying broadly and competing out of context.

Prepare to walk through a planning scenario

Many interviews include a live exercise where you prioritize a backlog or schedule a shutdown task list. Practice talking through how you identify critical path work, sequence trades, and account for parts lead times so you can explain your reasoning under pressure.

Negotiate on scope, not just base pay

When you receive an offer, ask about the size of the maintenance team, the current backlog status, and what tools are already in place. Roles with under-resourced teams or no active CMMS demand more from day one and are worth factoring into how you evaluate the opportunity.

Maintenance Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance planners?

Barrick Gold Corporation, CBRE, and Tesla are hiring the most maintenance planners right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the heaviest hiring activity include manufacturing, energy, and large-scale facilities operations.

How many maintenance planner jobs are remote?

About 27% of maintenance planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is relatively low compared to office-based roles. The work that lends itself most to remote arrangements includes CMMS data entry, scheduling coordination, and reporting, while hands-on planning tied to a physical plant almost always requires on-site presence.

How do you become a maintenance planner?

Most maintenance planners start by working as a technician or tradesperson in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation work. After building hands-on experience, the path typically moves through roles like maintenance technician lead or scheduler before stepping into a full planning position. Gaining proficiency in a CMMS platform and earning a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional credential both strengthen your candidacy considerably.

Can I get a maintenance planner job with little experience?

Entry-level maintenance planner roles do exist, particularly at companies willing to train candidates who already have field technician backgrounds. Employers in this situation tend to prioritize your familiarity with work order systems, your ability to read equipment documentation, and any experience you have coordinating parts or scheduling trades, over formal planning titles on your resume.

What does the maintenance planner interview process look like?

Most maintenance planner interview processes run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your background and CMMS experience. A hiring manager or reliability engineer then conducts a technical interview covering how you plan work orders, manage backlog, and coordinate with procurement. Some employers include a practical exercise where you prioritize a sample work list or walk through a past shutdown plan you managed.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance planner jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits. All openings are sourced from active employers, so the roles you see reflect what companies are hiring for right now.

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