Maintenance Manager

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Maintenance Manager for our Ensenada, Mexico location. Responsible for overseeing maintenance efforts across an organization. Manages maintenance activities for the upkeep of buildings, machinery, and offices. Oversees a range of custodial and maintenance activities. Resolves problems as they arise, whether directly or by assembling teams to solve those issues.

Essential Functions: 

• Coordinate maintenance worker efforts to make sure employer property like buildings and grounds are kept up.
• Identify areas for improvement and assign workers to take care of issues.
• Develop maintenance schedules and enforce them among maintenance staff.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and routines for all manufacturing and building equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls for maintenance.
• Manage the setup and take down of different events.
• Perform troubleshooting to solve minor repair issues; have extensive mechanical knowledge of electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Communicate plans for upper-level improvements to maintenance worker staff.
• Contact and schedule repairmen and extra help as needed.
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues.
• Check electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a position or similar.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with other leaders on sensitive issues.
• Ability to combine initiative, integrity, and professional discipline to accomplish complex tasks through other people.
• Experience in planning maintenance operations.
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to keep track of activity reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.