Are you a hands-on Maintenance Manager with a passion for streamlining mechanical operations and guiding teams to success? APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Strasburg, VA looking to add a Maintenance Manager to their new operation. Their primary responsibility will be providing the required maintenance for the facility and on all equipment at a recycling plant in Virginia. This position will be based onsite and will report directly to the Plant Manager. Keep reading for more details! What’s in it for you: Day shift hours Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Some Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm) Direct Hire position - you'll be hired directly with our client! Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently Medical, Dental and Vision 401K Paid vacation Responsibilities Lead team and direct the work of maintenance technicians in providing required maintenance for the facility and on all equipment in the plant Work with equipment vendors in receiving/providing proper training in the maintenance and operation of the equipment Manage the facility, maintenance and project engineering support functions including all equipment repair/preventative maintenance, facility infrastructure, HVAC, electrical, grounds, etc. Recommend maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications to increase safety, reliability and/or achieve cost savings Manage emergency equipment inspections, preventative maintenance and compliance testing Manage work by vendors and contractors. Manage and review service contracts Conduct and document regular facilities inspections as required by state and federal regulations Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the plant's operational capability Lead and assist in installation, preventative maintenance, repair, removal, or transfer of equipment Define, implement and maintain process documentation associated with operating production equipment Support the operations teams to ensure that best practices are shared across the site Collaboratively support improvements and issues with associated production, process, quality, and operations personnel Assist with identifying efficiency opportunities to drive continuous improvements that will streamline processes and reduce costs/waste Proactively support the resolution of operational, quality, and maintenance issues to ensure effective management of cost and prevention of operational delays Inform Plant Management on status of any ongoing maintenance issues Reinforce safety practices and maintain safe work environment Ensure appropriate safeguarding of equipment and cable to avoid injury or damage Comply with safety protocols/environmental regulations/labor laws at all times Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, accreditation from technical school/applicable skill trades program, or equivalent work experience in maintenance/facilities management Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in maintenance/facilities management role Experience with maintenance of recycling equipment (including shredders, grinders, conveyors, refining line equipment, and baggers) is a plus Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology, or a relevant field is preferred In-depth knowledge of electrical and hydraulic and pneumatic systems Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques Physically capable and available to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr