Facilities & Maintenance Leader - Waste Operations

Resource Cws; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Cws is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair, and reliability of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure. The role plans, coordinates, and directs maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient operations in Salem, Oregon.

Responsibilities include managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supervising staff, enforcing OSHA/compliance standards, and controlling costs while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in solid waste industry and/or operations.
• Minimum of three years experience managing staff of over thirty.
• Knowledge of processing solid waste and recycling markets.
• Knowledge of equipment used in processing solid waste.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.
• Ability to effectively manage employees and maintain positive working relationships with customers, markets, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to develop and maintain administrative, operating and other management procedures to guide the operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure the reliability and availability of equipment, machinery, vehicles, and facilities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and operational emergencies.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements or replacements.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance personnel.
• Assign work orders and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and professional work environment.
• Coordinate with department managers to minimize operational disruptions.
• Oversee maintenance of buildings, grounds, utilities, and operational equipment.
• Coordinate major repairs, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Evaluate equipment lifecycle and replacement needs.

Job description

Resource Cws is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair, and reliability of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure. The role plans, coordinates, and directs maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient operations in Salem, Oregon.

Responsibilities include managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, supervising staff, enforcing OSHA/compliance standards, and controlling costs while maintaining accurate records.