Maintenance Manager

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Maintenance Manager overseeing essential environments, ensuring safety and compliance across commercial properties and healthcare facilities. Managing maintenance teams and responding to service requests while maintaining critical infrastructure.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing building operations, including preventive maintenance, project planning, and budget management. Holds relevant certifications and possesses strong leadership skills to supervise maintenance teams effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Building Operations ManagementUniversal CFC CertificationProject Planning and CoordinationBudget ManagementSupervision of Maintenance Teams

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceEquipment RepairsEnergy Management SystemBuilding Automation SystemsTechnical Degree in Building OperationsCommercial Building OperationsTesting and InspectionTenant Improvement PlanningComputerized Maintenance Management Systems

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

WordExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Universal CFC CertificationSMA CertificationSMT CertificationLEED Certification

Industry Keywords

Commercial BuildingsIndustrial BuildingsBuilding Emergency PlansSubcontractor ManagementService Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct, schedule, supervise and perform preventive maintenance work, service response, equipment repairs and projects on assigned managed properties and 3rd party maintenance.
Solicit bids and monitor performance from subcontractors for all necessary testing and inspection on buildings mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
Proactively work with property manager/Chief Engineer to ensure: Proper services are provided to the buildings, Development, monitoring of building budgets, Project planning and completion, Tenant Improvement planning and coordination, Development or adjustment and implementation of building emergency plans.
Respond professionally and expeditiously to tenant and service requests.
Monitor/order and approve purchases for building supplies and materials.
Participate in on call, after hours and weekend rotation.
Supervise three to five maintenance engineers and or maintenance technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
Two-year technical degree or equivalent in the operation of commercial buildings and equipment preferred
Minimum five years experience in commercial or industrial building operations
Hold regional or local licensing/certifications to operate a building
Must have universal CFC certification; able to attain local licensing or certification as required to operate a building
Universal CFC, SMA, SMT, LEED certification, others as applicable preferred
Good computer literacy in Word, Excel and computerized maintenance management systems
Comprehensive understanding of energy management system
Experience working within budget constraints preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events