Area Facilities Manager

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Bevis (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking an Area Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee facility operations and capital projects across the assigned territory. You will partner with regional leaders to plan, budget, and execute maintenance and capital improvements, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires at least five years in facilities or project management, strong budgeting, and the ability to manage multiple projects in dispersed locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of facilities/maintenance/project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facility capital improvement and maintenance projects across regions.
• Develop project scopes, obtain competitive vendor quotations, and evaluate proposals.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and project closeout with operations leadership.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Supervise 1–5 staff and collaborate with site managers and regional facilities teams.

Skills

Strong budgeting, financial management

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School or better

GED or better

Tools

SAP

Job description

Corporate Campus | Corporate HQ
3990 Generation Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45251, USA

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Area Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for helping oversee facility operations and preventative maintenance programs across the assigned Rumpke area. This position will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing capital improvement projects within the assigned territory. The role serves as a key corporate facilities partner to Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs), Site Managers, and Regional Facilities employees to ensure facilities remain safe, operational, compliant, and maintained to company standards.

Responsibilities of Position:

Capital Project Management:

• Lead and manage facility capital improvement and maintenance projects throughout the assigned regions
• Develop project scopes and specifications and obtain competitive vendor quotations
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate pricing, schedules, contract terms, and vendor performance expectations
• Oversee projects from planning and budgeting through execution, completion, and closeout
• Coordinate with operations leadership to minimize business disruption during project execution
• Manage projects ranging from routine maintenance and repairs to capital improvements valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Track internal capital project budgets and project spending utilizing SAP
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and Maintenance Orders in SAP to support project execution and reporting

Facilities Operations and Maintenance:

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to maintain facilities in optimal operating condition
• Assist in overseeing preventive maintenance activities across assigned facilities
• Annually assess the preventative maintenance program and recommend modifications to support operational growth
• Receive and manage maintenance requests, coordinating with regional facilities staff to ensure timely completion
• Perform facility assessments and identify repair, maintenance, and improvement opportunities
• Coordinate maintenance vendors and contractors to support building systems and infrastructure
• Support facility reliability, operational efficiency, employee experience, and long-term asset preservation
• Provide support as needed to maintain rental properties located within the assigned territory

Budgeting and Strategic Planning:

• Partner with regional teams to develop annual capital and facilities operating budgets
• Support long-term facility planning and identify future capital investment needs
• Recommend facility standardization and preventive maintenance improvements
• Monitor project expenditures and support budget forecasting

Vendor and Relationship Management:

• Monitor vendor performance and ensure work quality, safety, schedule adherence, and cost control
• Support procurement and contract administration activities
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will manage 1-5 employees

This position will oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Strong budgeting, financial management, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities management, construction management, maintenance management, project management, or related field
• Experience managing multiple projects across geographically dispersed locations
• Experience obtaining bids, negotiating vendor agreements, and managing capital projects
• Knowledge and experience with SAP is a plus including project tracking, Purchase Orders, and Maintenance Order processes

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously working inside
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to workflexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

General Education Diploma or better.