Senior Recycling Facility Maintenance Lead

Emploive; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Recycling Center Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team responsible for preventive maintenance, repair of heavy equipment, and building systems. You will schedule work to maximize safety and uptime, and coach staff to improve performance and safety adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in maintenance and 1+ year in supervision, with knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years maintenance experience in related industry.
• 1+ year supervisory experience in lead role with safety regs knowledge (DOT/OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Supervises technicians in maintenance shop; coaches on performance and corrective action.
• Conducts quality control inspections and ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Oversees inventory and budget for parts and equipment.
• Approves expenses within scope and escalates major repairs as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of heavy equipment systems and repairs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

Direct staff

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Employee engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Recycling Center Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team responsible for preventive maintenance, repair of heavy equipment, and building systems. You will schedule work to maximize safety and uptime, and coach staff to improve performance and safety adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in maintenance and 1+ year in supervision, with knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations and strong problem-solving skills.