A maintenance coordinator’s job is to handle repairs at a production facility, building, or warehouse. As a maintenance coordinator, your duties also include overseeing and directing other maintenance professionals, communicating with vendors, and providing customer service when dealing with people at the facility. Educational qualifications for the career vary by the specific company, but employers typically prefer that you have an associate degree or technical certification. Previous experience managing or supervising a maintenance team is often a prerequisite. Skills necessary for the job include leadership, attention to detail, and some mechanical aptitude.