Maintenance Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Maintenance Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities in the facilities including analyzing equipment needs, reliability issues, developing preventive/predictive maintenance programs
  • Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
  • Check electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality
  • Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
  • Coach, mentor, train and develop maintenance employees to meet current and future business requirements
  • Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
  • Manage the maintenance expenses by ensuring best practices in the industry
  • Build an upkeep long term relationships with contractors and service providers
  • Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety policies

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Maintenance Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Maintenance Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.