Maintenance Manager - Water/Wastewater Plants and Pump Stations

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 water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump 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