What Is a Regional Maintenance Manager and How to Become One
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What Does a Regional Maintenance Manager Do?
A regional maintenance manager oversees the maintenance of a company’s facilities throughout an entire region or territory. Your responsibilities in this career include coordinating and planning all maintenance activities, analyzing reliability issues, equipment needs, and predictive or preventative maintenance programs, checking a building’s hydraulic or electrical systems, and overseeing or planning repair, installation, and upkeep activities at a facility, although you may not actually repair or install anything yourself. Your duties are also to create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, inspect the elements of the facility to determine if repairs are necessary, check the systems for functionality, and ensure compliance with all safety and health policies.
How to Become a Regional Maintenance Manager
The qualifications for a regional maintenance manager position include a bachelor’s degree in facility management, business administration, or a similar field. Employers generally prefer you to have a Certified Maintenance Manager certification. Having experience working in maintenance is beneficial. You can obtain experience via past work or by completing an internship in this field. You need to be knowledgeable about the equipment and machines that the facilities use. Excellent organization and communication skills are essential.
