Manager Maintenance

Stericycle
Dunkirk, NY

Stericycle is now part of WM!!!

To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, to read the press release!

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protect people and brands, promote health and well-being, and safeguard the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Compensation:

Starting salary: $79k - $90k DOE

Position Purpose:

Responsible for leading, developing and training the practice of Maintenance including all maintenance activities for RWCS non-incineration facilities. This includes both building and plant/transfer equipment based activities. Under minimum direction, the Manager Maintenance is responsible for all maintenance programs within less than five facilities. Oversees all maintenance personnel, including outside contractors, ensuring their compliance with established programs and procedures. Works with the operations management team to provide cost reduction opportunities, overall care of equipment, training on equipment operations. general housekeeping, and proper maintenance record keeping. Manages the execution of all equipment installation and maintenance functions including, but not limited to, scheduled preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on all equipment within all facilities throughout the assigned locations. Follows safe workplace procedures and established best practices, including, but not limited to LOTO and electrical and/or mechanical safety in support of regulatory compliance (e.g. OSHA).

Key Job Activities:

1. Leading and Developing team of maintenance technicians in on-time and on-budget maintenance activities including preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance. Leads direct reports. Responsible for all hiring, training and development.
2. Cost control of budgets – Responsibility for wage budgets for all maintenance team members. Responsible for working with operations leadership on managing overall cost budgets for all parts and maintenance repair costs.
3. Tracks equipment history and drives improvement utilizing SAP PM system, executes PM practices, works with maintenance technicians to plan and schedule routine outages for inspection and routine maintenance, reviews equipment malfunctions, identifies root cause, and develops corrective action plans.
4. Project Management of Plant Improvements – Responsible for executing small-scale capital improvements within location. This involves partnering with the local operations team, regulatory and compliance and outside partners to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and to designed specifications.
5. Conduct predictive analysis of all process systems and equipment periodically. Identify equipment malfunctions, generate work orders, determine proper repair procedures, and assign appropriate personnel to accomplish the task. Document results based on schedule and priority in SAP PM
6. Vigorously support Stericycle’s commitment to safety and support all policies and procedures as established within policy and procedure manuals in addition to Stericycle Safety Programs
7. Using 3-phase theory and wiring techniques, manage troubleshooting, replacement of components and wiring of electric motors, as necessary
8. Read electrical schematics for control systems and be familiar with equipment for wire tracing. Ensure that wiring boxes are always neat and tidy
9. Purchase the components, and manage the installation, of simple conduit runs including mounting small control boxes or disconnects, as well as flex conduit
10. Perform and Manage the troubleshooting and repairs of general air pneumatics, including air compressor operation and maintenance, regulator E replacement, solenoid valve replacement, 2-way and 3-way valve replacement, pneumatic pump repair, tubing installation, and general system troubleshooting
11. Perform and Manage the maintenance of hydraulic systems including cylinder seal repair, cylinder replacement, bushing replacements (usually by outside machine shop), hose crimper operation (includes matching hose to fitting), fluid maintenance including filter change out, hydraulic pump replacement, valve stack repair and maintenance, fitting specification, and general troubleshooting and adjustments
12. Perform and Manage the proper use of power tools including power drills, chop saws, reciprocating saws, grinders, and pneumatic hammers. Manage the activities of a welder to fuse carbon steel and perform repairs, weld stainless steel or higher alloys or operate a TIG Welder
13. Perform and Manage the installation of PVC piping up to 6” as well as threaded steel pipe to 2” and soldered copper
14. Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Experience:

Five or more years of relevant management and technical experience required, demonstrating the ability to manage groups of remote team members.

Must have leadership experience in a multi-site setting.

Must be able to complete hands on preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance.

Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and ability to learn computerized maintenance management systems.

Demonstrates strong business vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.

Demonstrates the ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, organized and diplomatic manner; listen to others to respond effectively to ideas and questions.

Deals openly and honestly with people in all levels of the organization while building credibility and maintaining trust.

Demonstrates the ability to be a self-starter who can utilize strong problem solving skills to generate creative solutions to complex issues.

Demonstrates the ability to identify specific activities required to accomplish objectives, rank them in order of importance, and coordinate and take action to achieve desired results. Prioritize multiple activities and projects.

Demonstrates the ability to interact and participate effectively in a team environment; actively listen, confront issues and provide feedback to others on the team as well as internal and external customers, in a courteous and timely manner.

Demonstrates the ability to function independently; resolve problems without direction.

Education:

Preferred Education: in Associates or Equivalent

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program / CDL Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401k / Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise:

Stericycle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.

Posted 2025-12-12

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