Maintenance Manager - Wastewater Operations

Maintenance Manager - Wastewater Operations

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on keeping critical systems running efficiently? We're looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead a skilled team and drive excellence across our wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations. This is an opportunity to make a real impact—ensuring reliable operations that serve communities every day.

What You'll Do

As the Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee daily maintenance operations and lead a team responsible for keeping essential equipment and systems performing at their best. You'll play a key role in planning, improving processes, and driving operational efficiency.
In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance staff to achieve high performance and safety standards
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed efficiently, safely, and on schedule
• Prioritize and coordinate emergency repairs to minimize downtime
• Partner with plant leadership to improve mechanical reliability and optimize systems
• Implement and enhance maintenance programs, including CMMS/work order systems
• Allocate resources effectively and support training and development initiatives
• Contribute to performance management, including evaluations and staffing recommendations

Qualifications:

• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in an industrial or utility environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of pumps, motors, instrumentation, and control systems
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Solid computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in maintenance technology (or similar) preferred
• 7-10 years of maintenance experience, including hands-on work with pumps, motors, and controls
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing work and leading maintenance operations

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver's license required
• CDL is a plus

Physical Requirements

This role involves working in active plant environments and may include:

• Frequent walking, climbing, and stooping
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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