Maintenance and Facilities Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full TIme Largo, FL, US

5 days ago Requisition

Established in 1978, United Scrap Metal ("USM") has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the USM team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices, which have earned them both acclaim and recognition amongst industry partners. With 700+ team members across 11 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its award-winning history, as well as an outstanding client retention rate across thousands of customers throughout North America.

Equally as important is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity and carrying out our corporate mission:
making a positive impact on the lives of others
. USM is proud to make a difference for its customers, partners, team members, communities and the planet as it continues to drive its expansion forward for the next forty years and beyond.

USM is looking for purpose-driven individuals who seek to utilize their unique traits and attributes to make a positive impact on the company and further our mission. Team members at United are driven to achieve results and are tenacious in the face of challenges. They are humble and intellectually curious, seeking the ability to roll up their sleeves and "get their hands dirty" to solve complex problems while maintaining the motivation to develop both personally and professionally.

Lastly, collaboration is vital to our business and line of work; therefore, our team members must be able to communicate and build relationships with multiple cross functional departments across the organization.

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for the day to day activities of directing, controlling and coordinating all phases of the Maintenance Department. He/she is also able to perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on equipment, machinery, buildings and utility systems.

Reports to the Chief Operations Officer. Leads and supervises the Maintenance Mechanics.

Ensures proper preventive maintenance procedures are followed and executed while maintaining equipment and facilities in good working order.

• Basic on‑job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
• Housekeeping & Slips, Trips and Falls
• Electrical Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Hearing Conservation
• Lockout Tagout
• Hazard Communication, GHS & Eyewash Locations
• Confined Space
• Pedestrian, Forklift & Heavy Equipment Safety
• Safe Lifting & Back Injury Prevention
• Tool Safety
• Fire Prevention, Extinguishers & Torch Safety
• Emergency and Evacuation Plans
• Working In the Heat / Cold
• Significant Aspects and Impacts
• SPCC:
  Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures

• Supports plant facilities and equipment maintenance to achieve cost effectiveness
• Ensures Maintenance Department compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Assists in the selection, supervision, and development of direct reports
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with all other departments
• Ensures maintenance support is available as needed
• Remains aware and trained on all technical advancements in his/her area of responsibility
• Assists and directs all mechanics with expertise in equipment
• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operational per company standards
• Oversees all parts acquisition activities
• Proactively improves process functioning and strives for enhanced levels of efficiency
• Ensures service calls and machinery repairs are completed in a timely manner
• Manages plant level capital projects in conjunction with department managers
• Manages facility maintenance activities
• Manages with integrity while upholding ethical standards of the organization
• Facilitates external and internal communication in order to achieve company goals
• Main…