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MRF-Maintenance Manager

MarBorg Recovery

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Manager

LOCATION: MRF Tajiguas Landfill

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PREPARED DATE: Updated-9/11/2026

REPORTS TO: President

DIRECT REPORTS: Shift Maintenance Supervisors

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Manager is a key member of the MRF support team and is responsible for executing the strategic objectives of equipment maintenance and directing maintenance to ensure optimal and efficient performance of the shop. Will lead the maintenance team’s efforts, applying techniques in best maintenance practices to maximize equipment reliability and resource availability, through recognized improvement and sustainability programs that include planning and managing the maintenance activities i.e. purchase, repair and equipment; coordinates equipment maintenance, service and repair needs; manages regulatory compliance requirements; trains, develops and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. An ideal candidate would be self-motivated, technically inclined, strong operational background, embrace change and remain calm in a changing and fast-paced environment.

A TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to make a difference while managing the appropriate allocation of labor to work. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a greener environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following :

  • Oversee the planning and scheduling of all repair work to increase productivity and monitor the shop’s operational performance and efficiency by taking the necessary action to redirect activities as appropriate.
  • Leads technical competence of maintenance personnel and developing a plan that supports safety, people engagement and developing their skillset, quality, cost, reliability of equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Establishes and maintains the highest level of excellence in communication with colleagues throughout the company.
  • Leading facility upgrades, capital improvements, capital replacements, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Establishes maintenance KPIs, operational metrics, and financial performance and presents results to senior leadership.
  • Controlling maintenance budgets while maintaining safety and reliability.
  • Monthly updates to all reports and maintenance manuals to meet county requirements.
  • Develop processes and procedures to coordinate work performed by outside vendors.
  • Build troubleshooting & preventative maintenance guides.
  • Ensures equipment is operational, serviced, and ready to meet daily MRF requirements.
  • Provides mechanical expertise to the team for troubleshooting, maintaining and modification/additions.
  • Provides direction and input into refining the preventative maintenance, and spare parts stocking. Monitors/Controls inventory to complete repairs promptly without delays and ensures proper parts management and organization. Weekly inventory checks.
  • Oversees the data in Maintenance Software System to control costs, prioritize work orders, categorize repairs to enhance productivity. Constant review of pending repairs.
  • Manages maintenance dashboard and utilize the system to its fullest by actively reducing rework, increasing warranty recapture dollars, and support equipment life cycle. Run reports, prepare data for presentation in graphic and summary form.
  • Keeps a vigil eye for opportunities related to financial & operational efficiencies.
  • In tune with mechanics & parts techs skillsets and allocate work accordingly according to skillset. Identify unfavorable maintenance trends as they occur. Initiates corrective actions, utilizes benchmarking and revises procedures to improve effectiveness and eliminate deficiencies.
  • Support a culture of safety, regulatory and corporate compliance and training; ensure the regular review of safety policies and SOPs with maintenance personnel.
  • Perform work in a safe manner to protect oneself, team, and the public from injury or harm.
  • Promote safety awareness, identify potential safety hazards in the shop and follow safety procedures and policies. Be an active contributor in safety meetings. Responsible for all lock-out, tag-out procedures, compliance and performance.
  • Take a proactive approach with events (i.e., weather ensure that if rain is in the forecast ensure pumps and pits are maintained and ready to handle storm water).
  • Offer conflict resolution and problem solving in coordination with Maintenance Supervisor in support of employees.
  • Ensure complex schedules and rotation structures are completed so that operations run smoothly.
  • Recommend salary increases, promotions, disciplinary action as needed and coordinate with the Shift Maintenance Supervisors, Operations Manager and HR.
  • Facilitate and direct training for new and experienced mechanics to ensure safe tool use. Keep MSDS sheets up to date.
  • Work with management to review plans for the purchase of new equipment, ensuring current and future safety or performance requirements and best practices.
  • Assure that all safety inspections are current.
  • Maintain knowledge of current industry best practices and changes in regulations and communicate these effectively and lead the implementation of new or altered standards.
  • Collaborate with Operations Manager and Shift Maintenance Supervisors in root cause analysis investigation for consistent issues, develop preventative best practices, process improvements and widely communicating findings to help reduce reoccurring issues/damage.
  • Makes promotion, hiring, termination decisions.
  • Review, update, and modify preventive maintenance programs to fit current maintenance trends and analyze maintenance department performance data to implement methods of increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Supervise Shift Maintenance Supervisors and provide mentoring and guidance on conducting performance evaluations, career progression, communication, equipment training.
  • Utilize comprehensive documentation process to track employee progress and disciplinary actions.
  • Establish & maintain equipment standards including reduced carbon footprint, wastewater, etc.
  • Inspect work by employees and contractors (walk around/be visible) in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with standards and specifications; advise of work in progress, operating problems and actual or potential delays.
  • Produce monthly inventory reports for accounting. Systematically identify all parts on hand. Maintain inventory accuracy and security control measures are implemented.
  • Ensure that equipment parts, personnel, vendors are in the database.
  • Make this a fun place to work by displaying positive leadership behaviors to drive employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
  • Maintain a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
  • Supports the MarBorg Mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop a cohesive team, providing coaching and development on a regular basis. Manages maintenance supervisor. Provides guidance to Maintenance Supervisor on technician staff schedules, workload, and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Doing Good – (i.e., Code of Conduct).
  • Making Good – (i.e., Accountability, responsibility, and ownership for a problem).
  • Treating People Well – (i.e., Works cooperatively and effectively with others).
  • Environmentally Focused – (i.e., Employee takes initiative as a LEED building initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations).
  • Observant – (i.e., Employee can identify safety or operational deficiency’s and to quickly implement a correction).
  • Safety Matters – Employee actively participates and promotes a safe and healthy workplace.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Project Management, Mechanical Aptitude, Safety, Compliance, Leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Principles, methods and practices pertaining to the operation of an equipment maintenance and repair facility.
  • Waste industry experience a plus.
  • Working knowledge of automotive, heavy equipment, heavy duty trucks, small engine portable equipment and tools and equipment involved with their repair; engines, transmissions, drive train, lubrication systems, hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, electrical systems, brake systems, emission systems, computerized diagnostic systems, tires, welding, fabrication, operation of welding fabricating tools and equipment.
  • Ability to use needed software to diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components. I.E. PLC’s, Starter breakers, relays, etc.
  • Advanced Troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience developing and managing departmental budgets and analyzing maintenance costs is required.
  • Ability to set and pursue aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and driving resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
  • Ability to develop, implement and carry out preventive maintenance programs.
  • Ability to estimate time, labor, and materials cost for maintenance and repair projects.
  • Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and critical thinking skills to make effective decisions.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy.
  • Demonstrate ability to lead change initiatives.
  • Demonstrate and Teach problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate and promote ethical behavior.
  • Procurement & Supply Chain background, strong accounting/inventory experience.
  • 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, that includes at least five (5) years of supervisory or management level maintenance experience.
  • Ability to anticipate operational needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment, employees, and resources are utilized in the most efficient manner.
  • Adaptability to changing situations and can perform multiple tasks with multiple priorities in a fast paced- environment.
  • Able to foster accountability and excellence in the team.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought processes to develop, recommend and implement strategies and programs that address operational objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict effectively.
  • Proficient in making business decisions using facts and good judgment.
  • Recordkeeping and reporting procedures including a working knowledge of relevant computer software and hardware. Proficient in the use of Windows based computer programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and a general aptitude with software systems
  • Superior organizational and project management skills and experience leading and managing people. Knowledge of techniques and methods used in long term service planning and facility operations scheduling.
  • Knowledge of budget development and expenditure control.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to put people at ease builds trust, enthusiastic about finding win-win solutions.
  • Expertise in parts optimization strategies.
  • Disciplined in setting and meeting goals in self-directed schedule.
  • Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline is highly desired. Experience can be substituted for education with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in maintenance management, and repair of equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Position requires excellent verbal and writes English communication skills including ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Spanish communication skills a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS: Management, Maintenance Technology a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive deadlines and interact with ownership, all levels of County management, other elected and appointed governmental officials, consultants, contractors, vendors, employees, and the public.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance for long periods of time on concrete floors; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. May climb in and out of equipment; bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; carrying; pushing and pulling. Work will require weekend and/or evening work.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.

BENEFITS

We offer amazing benefits including competitive health insurance, 401K, career progression and making a positive impact for the planet!

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Compensation details: 130000-150000 Yearly Salary

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