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