Area Maintenance Manager

WM; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Stock options

Job summary

WM is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and train maintenance teams across multiple facilities in the Port Reading area. You will manage preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance, oversee budgets, and optimize equipment reliability while ensuring safety compliance.

This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, multi-site coordination, and strong knowledge of SAP PM. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within WM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management/technical experience in multi-site maintenance.
• Experience leading remote teams and coordinating with operations.
• Hands-on preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance skills.
• Valid driver's license; boiler/welding/electrical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a maintenance team across locations to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Manage budgets and wage costs; collaborate with operations on cost control.
• Track equipment history and drive improvements using SAP PM.
• Oversee installation and maintenance projects to budget and schedule.
• Ensure safety programs and compliance (LOTO, electrical/mechanical).

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Hiring & training

Maintenance management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Boiler, Welding, or Electrical Certification

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 6:00 AM Starts; Plus Extra As Needed; Some Weekends As Needed

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. Job Summary

Responsible for leading, developing and training the practice of Maintenance including all maintenance activities for RWCS non-incineration facilities. This includes both building and plant/transfer equipment based activities. Under minimum direction, the Manager Maintenance is responsible for all maintenance programs within less than five facilities. Oversees all maintenance personnel, including outside contractors, ensuring their compliance with established programs and procedures. Works with the operations management team to provide cost reduction opportunities, overall care of equipment, training on equipment operations. general housekeeping, and proper maintenance record keeping. Manages the execution of all equipment installation and maintenance functions including, but not limited to, scheduled preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on all equipment within all facilities throughout the assigned locations. Follows safe workplace procedures and established best practices, including, but not limited to LOTO and electrical and/or mechanical safety in support of regulatory compliance (e.g. OSHA).

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leading and Developing team of maintenance technicians in on-time and on-budget maintenance activities including preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance. Leads direct reports. Responsible for all hiring, training and development.
• Cost control of budgets – Responsibility for wage budgets for all maintenance team members. Responsible for working with operations leadership on managing overall cost budgets for all parts and maintenance repair costs.
• Tracks equipment history and drives improvement utilizing SAP PM system, executes PM practices, works with maintenance technicians to plan and schedule routine outages for inspection and routine maintenance, reviews equipment malfunctions, identifies root cause, and develops corrective action plans.
• Project Management of Plant Improvements – Responsible for executing small-scale capital improvements within location. This involves partnering with the local operations team, regulatory and compliance and outside partners to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and to designed specifications.
• Conduct predictive analysis of all process systems and equipment periodically. Identify equipment malfunctions, generate work orders, determine proper repair procedures, and assign appropriate personnel to accomplish the task. Document results based on schedule and priority in SAP PM
• Vigorously support WMHS’s commitment to safety and support all policies and procedures as established within policy and procedure manuals in addition to WMHS Safety Programs
• Using 3-phase theory and wiring techniques, manage troubleshooting, replacement of components and wiring of electric motors, as necessary
• Read electrical schematics for control systems and be familiar with equipment for wire tracing. Ensure that wiring boxes are always neat and tidy
• Purchase the components, and manage the installation, of simple conduit runs including mounting small control boxes or disconnects, as well as flex conduit
• Perform and Manage the troubleshooting and repairs of general air pneumatics, including air compressor operation and maintenance, regulator E replacement, solenoid valve replacement, 2-way and 3-way valve replacement, pneumatic pump repair, tubing installation, and general system troubleshooting
• Perform and Manage the maintenance of hydraulic systems including cylinder seal repair, cylinder replacement bushing replacements (usually by outside machine shop), hose crimper operation (includes matching hose to fitting), fluid maintenance including filter change out, hydraulic pump replacement, valve stack repair and maintenance, fitting specification, and general troubleshooting and adjustments
• Perform and Manage the proper use of power tools including power drills, chop saws, reciprocating saws, grinders and pneumatic hammers. Manage the activities of a welder to fuse carbon steel and perform repairs, weld stainless steel or higher alloys or operate a TIG Welder
• Perform and Manage the installation of PVC piping up to 6” as well as threaded steel pipe to 2” and soldered copper
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• 5 years of relevant management and technical experience required, demonstrating the ability to manage groups of remote team members and
• Must have leadership experience in a multi-site setting
• Must be able to complete hands on preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance
• Valid Driver's License
• Preferred Qualifications
• Boiler, Welding, or Electrical Certification
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) or Associate's Degree

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Feeling
• Standing
• Walking
• Handling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing- including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $115K - $130K DOE . This range represents a good width estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

• Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.