Maintenance Manager (Manufactured Housing / Construction

Building Quality Homes Since 1945

Maintenance Manager – $80,000–$110,000 DOE :(includes base salary and quarterly bonuses): – Caldwell, ID:

KIT Custom HomeBuilders is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager: to lead the maintenance operations for our 100% onsite production facility in Caldwell, Idaho. This is a full-time leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all facility equipment and maintenance processes.

Why Join KIT?:

• Competitive salary: $80,000–$110,000 DOE :(includes base salary and quarterly bonuses)
• Competitive Pay: based on experience (range DOE)
• Employee Benefits Offered:: medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, accident, short-term disability, and voluntary life.
• Employer-paid benefits:: long-term disability, EAP, and $10,000 basic life insurance.
• 401(k) :with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO): and Paid Holidays:
• Employee discounts (homes, materials, travel, electronics, gym memberships & more)
• Weekly Pay
• Supportive team culture with weekly mentorship for new hires
• Free lunch every other Friday (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Free doughnuts & apples every Monday
• Stable, long-standing company with consistent year-round work

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Manager oversees all preventative and corrective maintenance for the plant, manages the maintenance team, and ensures all equipment is safe, operational, and well-maintained. This role partners closely with Production and Safety to support efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain a safe working environment. This role has significant impact on production output and equipment reliability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and schedule all preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Manage the maintenance team and coordinate workflow
• Maintain and manage inventory in the tool crib
• Troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues
• Collaborate closely with Production and Safety to ensure a safe and efficient facility
• Recommend parts, coordinate vendor repairs, and support technical solutions

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical and mechanical skillset
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Highly organized with effective time management
• Implement and maintain long-term preventative maintenance strategies
• Track downtime trends and recommend improvements
• Ability to train and mentor maintenance staff

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility
• Experience with industrial equipment and electrical maintenance
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of:
  • Stationary Saws
  • Basic power/hand tools
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Hoists
  • Small engine repairs
• Ability to troubleshoot, perform minor repairs, and coordinate major repairs
• OSHA 10 (or ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Supervisory experience leading maintenance staff
• Basic PLC troubleshooting or electrical diagnostics
• Welding or light fabrication experience
• Experience with facility maintenance or HVAC helpful but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, onsite
• Typically, 50 hours per week depending on production needs
• Occasional nights or weekends may be required
• Location: 1000 Garber St, Caldwell, ID 83605

Hiring Timeline:
We’re hiring immediately — applications are reviewed as received and interviews are scheduled promptly.
Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is identified.

How to Apply:
Please apply online and attach your résumé to be considered.
Apply directly through this posting: https://www.kitwest.com/employment-opportunities/#openings
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
KIT Custom HomeBuilders is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.