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Central Maintenance Manager Responsibilities * Leading by example, enforce all health and safety regulations, maintain safety records, and create a safe work environment. * Oversee day to day ...

Central Maintenance Mechanic

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$24.50 - $31.50/hr

Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component * Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft. * Ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days ...

Central Maintenance Mechanic

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$24.50 - $31.50/hr

Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component * Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft. * Ability to work a rotating 12 hr shift, days ...

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How much do central maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for central maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a central maintenance?

Central Maintenance workers are responsible for the upkeep, repair, and efficient operation of equipment, machinery, and facilities within an organization. They perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that all systems run smoothly to minimize downtime. Central Maintenance teams often serve multiple departments, providing essential support for a wide range of maintenance tasks, from mechanical repairs to facility management. Their work is critical in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and large institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a central maintenance technician?

To thrive as a Central Maintenance Technician, you need strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with a high school diploma or technical certification in maintenance or a related field. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), hand and power tools, and relevant safety certifications is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help technicians excel in both independent and team-based tasks. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting smooth facility operations.

What are the common challenges faced by central maintenance professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Central Maintenance professionals often face challenges such as managing urgent repairs while maintaining scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, coordinating with multiple departments, and keeping up with new equipment technologies. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and ongoing technical training are key to overcoming these challenges. Working in a collaborative environment and utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) can also help streamline workflow and improve response times.

What is the difference between Central Maintenance vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectCentral MaintenanceMaintenance Technician
CertificationsHVAC, electrical, plumbing licensesHVAC, electrical, plumbing licenses
Work EnvironmentCentralized facilities, large buildings, industrial sitesVarious settings including commercial, residential, industrial
Employer & IndustryProperty management, manufacturing, large institutionsFacilities management, manufacturing, service industries

Central Maintenance professionals focus on managing and maintaining large-scale systems within centralized facilities, often overseeing multiple trades. Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs and routine maintenance across diverse settings. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, Central Maintenance roles typically involve more supervisory or system-wide responsibilities, whereas Maintenance Technicians focus on direct repair tasks.

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Infographic showing various Central Maintenance job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Electrical Engineer - Central Maintenance

Ravenswood, WV • On-site

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Electrical Engineer - Central Maintenance

Job Summary:

This role provides plant-wide electrical engineering support for Central Maintenance operations, with primary responsibility for high-voltage electrical systems, Electrical Safe Work practices, and power distribution reliability across the Ravenswood facility. The successful candidate must be highly experienced in industrial electrical systems and must demonstrate expert-level knowledge of high-voltage equipment, substations, transformer yards, arc flash hazards, NFPA 70E requirements, lockout/tagout expectations, and the safe execution of electrical work in a heavy manufacturing environment.


Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Central Maintenance subject matter expert for Electrical Safe Work practices, including NFPA 70E, arc flash risk management, energized electrical work controls, lockout/tagout, and electrical hazard assessments.
  • Provide direct technical support for plant power distribution systems, including the 138kV transformer yard down to 480V substations throughout the facility.
  • Provide PLC and electrical troubleshooting support for all Central Maintenance assets, with emphasis on safe, reliable, and compliant work execution.
  • Develop, coordinate, and manage preventive maintenance schedules, inspection requirements, and compliance activities for 480V substations and related plant electrical infrastructure.
  • Lead and develop electrical projects throughout the plant, ensuring designs, installations, and maintenance activities meet applicable electrical codes, company standards, safety expectations, and reliability requirements.
  • Field validate and coordinate electrical designs and plans with Central Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, EHS, and other central departments.
  • Audit new and existing electrical installations for design standards, Electrical Safe Work expectations, NFPA 70E principles, and applicable regulatory or company requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 10 years of electrical experience in an industrial environment, required.
  • Expert-level knowledge of high-voltage industrial electrical systems, power distribution, substations, transformer yards, switchgear, transformers, breakers, protective relays, and related equipment, required.
  • Strong working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work practices, NFPA 70E, arc flash hazards, energized work controls, lockout/tagout, and electrical risk assessment, required.
  • Experience supporting electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing, metals, chemical, utility, industrial maintenance, or similarly high-risk operating environment, strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate electrical hazards, provide technical direction, influence safe work practices, and support compliance across maintenance, operations, engineering, and project teams, required.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment testing under specific area of discipline, required.
  • Effective communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication styles to different audiences, preferred.
  • Effective time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, preferred.

About Constellium:
With ~1,200 employees, Constellium’s plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia, is one of the world’s largest rolled products facilities, offering customers the most powerful plate stretchers in the world, as well as one of the largest cold rolling mills. Built in 1957, the plant houses 62 acres (about 250,900 m²) of production facilities, and is one of the top 50 businesses in West Virginia.

We produce plate, sheet, and coil products for aerospace, defense, transportation, marine, and industrial uses. As the global leaderin aluminum aerospace technology, we specialize in high performance plates, sheets and extrusions that bring cost and performance benefits to space programs and military and commercial aircraft. Our advanced aluminum products manufactured in the US, France and Switzerland can be found in platforms manufactured by Airbus, Applied Materials, Blue Origin, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, General Dynamics, LAM, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX and others.The Ravenswood facility is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, along the OhioRiver. It is the largest employer in Jackson County, and one of the top 50 businesses in West Virginia.

A culture of family, community, and hard work runs deep in Jackson County. Located in the western region of West Virginia, it is one of the most productive regions in the state, with Ripley as its countyseat and Ravenswood serving as its largest municipality. Ripley sits between the Parkersburg and Charleston metropolitan areas.

The region offers plenty of activities, both open-air and indoors, for a wide range of interests. These include parks, lakes, forests, Civil War trails, golf courses, historical landmarks (covered bridges, a heritage house, a castle), museums and galleries, conference centers, the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, the Charleston Light Opera Guild, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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