Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Job ID

255754

Posted

12-Jan-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s)

Pontoon Beach - Illinois - United States of America

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) , Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Maintenance Manager (MM) to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for a rewarding career in Management?

Read on to learn more!

About the Role

As the MM you will handle multiple internal and external functions of material handling operations and maintenance of a fulfillment center site. You will also serve as the Reliability and Maintenance Engineering leader and partner directly with the client’s General Manager and senior operations staff to deliver best-in-class maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.

• Provide subject matter expertise to employees involved in the maintenance of miles of high-speed conveyance and robotic product movement systems.

• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within a single functional or operational area.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to all employees on the proper execution of CBRE’s preventive maintenance strategies, including completing PM and PDM tasks daily, while documenting all corrective work required to maintain a sophisticated conveyance system.

• Direct the local team to meet targets associated with daily maintenance related metrics.

• Responsible for the execution of the maintenance-related budget for the fulfillment center.

• Approve subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for all employees to next level management for review and approval.

• Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.

• Prepare and deliver performance appraisal for staff.

• Participate in corporate-sponsored programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessments, etc.

• Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) required.

• Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated ability to lead and coach employee performance in a manufacturing environment. Must include experience in supervising hourly and salary employees.

• 2+ years working directly with the maintenance and upkeep of material handling equipment.

• 2+ years in packaging automation, distribution processes, and mechanical systems involving power transmission through gearboxes and belts.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations.

• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.

• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting

• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Expert level analytical and quantitative skills with experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used to perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment.

• Understanding of predictive maintenance technologies such as thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound.

• Must have an understanding of repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Ability to draw upon the analysis of others and make recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Ability to move up to 50lbs and physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs / ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

• Disability benefit program

• 401k company matching

• Paid time off and holidays

• Company paid life insurance

• Pet insurance

• Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $155,105 annually [or $74.57 per hour] and the maximum salary for this position is $172,328 annually [or $82.85 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.



Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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