April 28, 2008
Maintenance Manager
Reports To: Plant Manager
Department: Maintenance Department
Supervises: Maintenance Mechanics
Classification: Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a list of essential duties and responsibilities for this position along with certain supportive duties; this list is not all-inclusive. This job description may be modified as needed.
Responsible for Supervising Maintenance Staff
1. Collaborates with the department Manager to set daily, weekly, and quarterly production goals and performance criteria for assigned personnel;
2. Schedules, supervises, and directs the work of staff; ensures the work is performed in accordance with sound safety practices and proper work methods or procedures; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions;
3. Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance;
4. Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution;
5. Assist in the hiring of maintenance staff;
6. Ensures maintenance mechanics are adequately trained, and have completed the requisite certification to perform their assigned duties;
7. Fosters and environment of collaboration and trust within the department to maximize employee productivity, increase retention, and minimize turnover;
Oversees Preventative Maintenance
1. Coordinates with department supervisors to provide maintenance and repair work;
2. Ensures work orders are timely and efficiently processed;
3. Performs routine inspections of plant operations to identify potential hazards and to identify opportunities for improvement;
4. Develops system maintenance schedules; ensures materials are available for scheduled and emergencies; orders parts and equipment;
5. Initiates changes that lead to energy savings and preventative maintenance of equipment;
6. Inspects plant machines and equipment to ensure the equipment is in operable condition;
7. Oversees the implementation of standard operating procedures for the maintenance of a clean and safe facility;
Oversees the Installation, Restoration and Repair of Systems, Machines, Equipment, and Fixtures
1. Collaborates with the department management to schedule and coordinate major restoration, repairs, installation, or maintenance projects;
2. Assures maintenance, installation, and repairs are safely and adequately performed;
3. Maintains records of work orders received and performed;
4. Estimates materials, parts, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up material sad supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for job;
5. Assists in routing service on heating/air conditioning system.
Maintain Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures
1. Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards;
2. Attends informational meetings and work related training to keep abreast of any new policies and/or procedures or company developments;
3. Adheres to established safety programs to promote a safe environment and to minimize safety hazards/injuries.
Supportive Duties and Responsibilities
1. Responds and addresses complaints in a timely and courteous manner;
2. Communicates regularly with the Plant-Engineering Manager to keep him/her informed of personnel or facility issues;
3. Inspects the work and ensures quality and conformance to work specifications;
4. Creates and maintains daily and weekly reports on service calls and work performed;
5. Attends and participates in supervisor/management meetings, professional work related meetings, and conferences to enhance professional development;
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as needed.
Education/Experience
1. Bachelors of Science in Maintenance Technology or related field preferred, but not required;
2. Two yearss experience supervising employees;
3. Two years experience with maintaining and repairing equipment in a plant or industrial setting;
4. Journey level training.
Qualifications
1. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices;
2. Knowledge of maintenance, inspection, and emergency repair programs;
3. Knowledge of electrical system and equipment: including pumps, generators, generators, and electric motors;
4. Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in maintaining and repairing facilities, buildings and grounds;
5. Ability to operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, portable power tools, arc welders, cutting torches, drill presses, hydraulic presses, saws, portable pumps, drills, and grinders;
6. Skilled in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and telemetry equipment tear down and rebuild;
7. Excellent problem solving skills;
8. Computer skills;
9. Ability to interpret and apply instructions, specifications, blueprints, and procedures;
10. Ability to read and effectively communicate verbally and in written form;
11. Ability to work at elevated heights including scaffolding, work alone in remote areas, dark areas or areas with limited lighting;
12. Safety cautious;
13. Valid driverss license;
14. Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements
1. Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; inside or outside; around dust, and/or moderate to loud noises; in the dark or limited lighted area;
2. Able to lift, pull, carry, pick-up, grasping, lift and maneuver average to heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds;
3. Able to climb stairs and ladders; walk on paved and unpaved surfaces; operate hand and power tools; perform physical labor; sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear, speak, and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bend, stoop, stand, and reach, kneel, crouch, and crawl;
4. Work environment involves exposure to dangerous equipment, moving equipment, intermittent vibrations, heavy tools, chemicals, fumes, gases, blood borne pathogens, and/or physical risks, which require following strict safety procedures.
To submit your resume for this position please use the following contact info:
Contact Email:
