How to Lead a Maintenance Team You Just Inherited
Aug 21, 2026|Jeff O'Brien
Learn how to lead an inherited maintenance team, build trust, set clear priorities, improve communication, and create accountability from day one.
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Jeff O'Brien
Jeff O’Brien is the Director of Operations and a co-founder of Zoidii. With 25 years experience in maintenance and CMMS, Jeff has helped implement CMMS software in over 600 of the worlds largest companies. Jeff has also written over 250 industry articles on CMMS, maintenance best practices, leadership, manufacturing, and operational excellence
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