Facilities and Maintenance Manager

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced, visionary Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join our Plant Leadership Staff in Pueblo, Colorado . In this executive-level site leadership role, you will define and execute the site-wide asset reliability strategy, spearhead long-term capital investments, and champion operational excellence across the entire facility.

Leading a dedicated team of 35 maintenance technicians, supervisors, and facility specialists , you will architect and deliver a comprehensive 5-Year Equipment & Infrastructure Roadmap designed to enhance equipment availability, advance smart manufacturing capabilities, and support our rapid manufacturing expansion safely and sustainably.

What You Will Do

As Facilities and Maintenance Manager, you will lead the strategic integration of equipment reliability, site infrastructure, and total productive maintenance across our Pueblo facility.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and empower a 35-person multidisciplinary team across maintenance operations, electrical, mechanical, and facilities services.

• Cultivate a culture of accountability, proactive safety (EHS), continuous learning, and team engagement across all production shifts.

• Partner collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Lean, and Supply Chain leaders to ensure seamless daily takt attainment and operational resilience.

Asset Reliability & Maintenance Operations

• Drive site-wide asset care strategies, balancing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to eliminate systemic equipment downtime.

• Lead deep-dive root-cause problem solving (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) to resolve chronic maintenance problems

• Maximize the utilization and data fidelity of our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Long-Range Capital Planning & Modernization

• Architect, budget, and execute a forward-looking 5-Year Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Plan for equipment lifecycle upgrades, facility expansion, and automation integration.

• Lead capital and construction projects from conception through commissioning—overseeing scope definition, contractor bidding, milestone execution, and budget governance.

Facilities, Site Infrastructure & Vendor Management

• Direct total facility upkeep across manufacturing lines, engineering areas, offices, and grounds to maintain a pristine, world-class operating environment.

• Oversee strategic vendor partnerships, holding third-party service providers accountable for performance, safety, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)—including local janitorial, cafeteria/food services, and site amenities.

• Manage site-level MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and production supply vendor contracts, streamlining procurement pipelines and spare-parts availability.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

• Identify and champion high-impact productivity initiatives, driving year-over-year cost reduction, energy savings, and operational efficiencies.

• Embed Lean manufacturing principles, 5S standards, and autonomous maintenance practices directly into daily shop-floor cadences.

What You Will Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

• Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive maintenance and facilities engineering experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy engineering environment.

• 5+ years of direct people leadership experience overseeing supervisory staff and technical trades in multi-shift operations.

• Project Delivery: Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing, budgeting, and executing complex capital equipment installations and building infrastructure projects ($500K+).

• Technical & Digital Acumen: Advanced working knowledge of CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint) and data analytics to optimize PM/PdM schedules; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Problem Solving: Proven ability to drive structured root-cause analysis and implement permanent engineering countermeasures.

• Leadership & Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the executive presence to engage site leadership and frontline technicians alike.

• Change Leadership: High adaptability to navigate shifting operational priorities, rapid production scaling, and cross-functional objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt).

• Background in high-mix or discrete manufacturing, assembly, HVAC/R, or related technical manufacturing sectors.

• Practical experience establishing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.

• In-depth understanding of environmental compliance, OSHA standards, industrial electrical safety (NFPA 70E), and municipal building codes.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$90,900.00 - $164,675.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.