Area Facilities Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

 

The Area Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for helping oversee facility operations and preventative maintenance programs across the assigned Rumpke area. This position will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing capital improvement projects within the assigned territory. The role serves as a key corporate facilities partner to Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs), Site Managers, and Regional Facilities employees to ensure facilities remain safe, operational, compliant, and maintained to company standards.

 

Responsibilities of Position:

Capital Project Management:

• Lead and manage facility capital improvement and maintenance projects throughout the assigned regions
• Develop project scopes and specifications and obtain competitive vendor quotations
• Evaluate proposals and negotiate pricing, schedules, contract terms, and vendor performance expectations
• Oversee projects from planning and budgeting through execution, completion, and closeout
• Coordinate with operations leadership to minimize business disruption during project execution
• Manage projects ranging from routine maintenance and repairs to capital improvements valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Track internal capital project budgets and project spending utilizing SAP
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and Maintenance Orders in SAP to support project execution and reporting

Facilities Operations and Maintenance:

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to maintain facilities in optimal operating condition
• Assist in overseeing preventive maintenance activities across assigned facilities
• Annually assess the preventative maintenance program and recommend modifications to support operational growth
• Receive and manage maintenance requests, coordinating with regional facilities staff to ensure timely completion
• Perform facility assessments and identify repair, maintenance, and improvement opportunities
• Coordinate maintenance vendors and contractors to support building systems and infrastructure
• Support facility reliability, operational efficiency, employee experience, and long-term asset preservation
• Provide support as needed to maintain rental properties located within the assigned territory

Budgeting and Strategic Planning:

• Partner with regional teams to develop annual capital and facilities operating budgets
• Support long-term facility planning and identify future capital investment needs
• Recommend facility standardization and preventive maintenance improvements
• Monitor project expenditures and support budget forecasting

Vendor and Relationship Management:

• Monitor vendor performance and ensure work quality, safety, schedule adherence, and cost control
• Support procurement and contract administration activities

 

• Other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will manage 1-5 employees

This position will oversee and direct other managers

 

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Strong budgeting, financial management, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

 

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