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