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Maintenance Manager CONFIDENTIAL

Sparrow Company


Job Location:

Grinnell, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Plant Manager the Maintenance Manager leads and coordinates activities of workers engaged in setting up installing repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment and in fabricating metal parts and tools by performing the following duties. The fundamental task is to maintain and improve the plant mechanical electrical and facilities infrastructure and provide direct supervision of technical maintenance associates.


Essential Duties

  • Directs workers in electrical electronic mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
  • Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
  • Coordinates with other management staff to ensure efficiency in preventative maintenance and new equipment installation.
  • Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
  • Directs workers engaged in dismantling assembling and installing industrial machinery.
  • Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts.
  • Modifies programming of robots and related equipment such as robot controllers and programmable controllers.
  • Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
  • Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
  • Interprets specifications blueprints and job orders to workers and assigns duties.
  • Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
  • Recommends measures to improve production methods equipment performance and quality of product.
  • Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop department or work crew.
  • Sources and oversees contracts and service providers for functions such as cleaning parking security and technology.
  • Ensures that basic facilities are well-maintained conducts proactive maintenance and meet compliance standards and government regulations.
  • Oversees renovations refurbishments and building projects.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
  • Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
  • Maintains time and production records.
  • Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
  • Manages the maintenance team and is responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education/Skills/Abilities

  • BA or BS degree in a technical discipline; and 8 to 12 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively apply MS Excel and other analysis tools to real-world problem-solving
  • Must be flexible innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities
  • Strong organization and planning skills


Required Experience:

Manager