Region 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 Region Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of repairs, upkeep, grounds maintenance, and operational readiness of Rumpke facilities and residential rental properties within the assigned region. This position leads Regional Facilities Technicians, manages facility maintenance, assists in capital improvement projects, oversee preventative maintenance programs, and ensures regulatory compliance on assigned facilities. The role partners with Regional Vice Presidents and site managers to provide safe, reliable, and efficient facilities that support company operations.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Oversee the overall day-to-day maintenance of repairs, grounds maintenance, and operation readiness of assigned facilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to maintain facilities in optimal operating condition
• Oversee preventive maintenance activities across assigned facilities
• Annually assess the preventative maintenance program and recommend modifications to support operational growth
• Receive, coordinate, and manage the repairs of facility maintenance requests 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
• Create and maintain facilities maintenance orders in SAP
• Review and approve vendor invoices and process purchase orders in SAP
• Supervise regional facilities technicians
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Establish work priorities and schedules
• Ensure technicians follow company safety procedures
• Obtain competitive vendor pricing, manage vendor relationships, and evaluate vendor performance and quality of work
• Assist with planning and execution of facility capital improvement and maintenance projects throughout the assigned region
• Coordinate contractors and vendors during construction activities
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and quality
• Partner with Area Facilities Manager to develop annual capital and facilities operating budgets
• Support long-term facility planning and identify future capital investment needs
• Monitor expenditures and identify cost-savings opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 1-5 employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Knowledge to be able to perform and advise skilled carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, concrete, and all related repairs to facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in facilities management, construction management, maintenance management, project management, or related field
• Experience managing multiple projects across geographically dispersed locations
• Experience obtaining bids, negotiating vendor agreements, and managing capital projects
• Knowledge and experience with SAP is a plus including project tracking, Purchase Orders, and Maintenance Order processes

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs

• Continuously working outside; frequently in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter

• Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing

• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.