Job Description

1381 Hwy 17 North Fort Meade Florida 33841

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Business Title:

Maintenance Manager

Location: 

Fort Meade, FL

A Brief Summary of This Position

The Manitenance Manager position reports directly to the Plant Manager for Fort Meade. The Maintenance Managers oversees the implementation of all plant improvement projects and ensures that all plant, property & equipment are kept in excellent working condition. Additionally, this person is also responsible for supporting site leadership in the accomplishment of the plant’s safety mission and objectives. This individual must have a passion for continuous improvement of facilities, equipment and safety. This position  functions of the preventive and repair maintenance, electrical, electronic and mechanical work for the Fort Meade Utility plant with proficiency. 

Essential Functions:

• Develop & maintain preventative maintenance program that minimizes down time
• Execute safety objectives so as to continually improve the plants ISRS rating
• Minimize MRO supply cost
• Ensure necessary maintenance supply items are immediately available
• Make recommendations for capital expenditures to optimize the benefits from expenditures for personnel, materials, and equipment
• Oversee the implementation of plant improvement projects
• Select, develop, and motivate employees ensuring fair and consistent treatment within applicable laws, policies and EEO guidelines to maintain continuity of a competent work force
• Work with outside contractors taking bids and explaining requirements for work to be performed within the plant and conduct final inspection of that work
• Supervise and schedule maintenance team to provide services for required shifts when applicable
• Collaborate with Operations Management to improve production process and productivity

Important Details about the Role

• Knowledgeable with plant equipment
• Knowledgeable with basic testing, troubleshooting, disassembly, inspecting, precise measuring, repair and re-assembly of all plant equipment and components with limited instruction
• Identify and report equipment abnormalities and safety hazards
• Must be company tested and authorized to operate a forklift
• Assist in training and provide some guidance and instruction to the Maintenance Tech 1
• Assist in general plant clean up and housekeeping
• This position reports to the Maintance Manager and has no direct reports

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience
• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Communicate problems or needs to departmental supervision
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional  manner
• Pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• High awareness for safety with the ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work in a non-temperature controlled environment, as well as with exposure to outdoors
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 30 pounds
• Ability to be company trained and authorized to operate powered industrial trucks, aerial platforms and bridge cranes in arc flash safety, confined space entry, hazardous energy control and fall protection
• Ability to spend 75% of workday standing or walking, 10% bending or kneeling, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing
• Climb and work from ladders, aerial platforms , bridge cranes, and roofs in excess of 80 feet
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• The ability to work one (1) to two (2) shifts of overtime per week, as needed
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an Associate’s or Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
• The ability to interpret and fabricate components based on basic blueprints or specification sheets
• ­­One year of experience with basic troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• One year of experience basic welding/fabricating metal structures/components
• Climb and work from ladders, man lifts, bridge cranes, and roofs in excess of 80 feet
• Work in adverse conditions:  wet, hot, dusty, dirty or cold
• Structural welding certification
• Pipe welding certification

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILL

Educational Background

Requires adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing of whole numbers and fractions to perform calculations and conversions to and from metric and English measurement standards.  Must possess adequate communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with other employees.  Must display an aptitude for problem solving and the ability to plan for potential problems or needs. 

Job Training Skill Development

Maintenance Manager must demonstrate a minimum acceptable level of equipment specific knowledge within  12 months of on the job experience. 

Decision Making

Must be able to make decisions whether or not equipment can run safely or needs immediate attention for repairs.  The Maintenance Manager should be able to make recommendations to supervision and prioritize necessary repairs.  Service manuals establish standard procedures for some decision making.  Troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment may require independent judgment at the work site or at additional Valmont sites requesting maintenance assistance.

EFFORT

Physical Effort

The Maintenance Manager spends time climbing, lifting, bending, kneeling, crawling, pulling, stretching, and working in confined spaces and awkward positions, as well as working at heights.  Incumbent handles gearboxes on top of machines, changing brakes, motors on cranes, etc.  The average weight of objects is 30 pounds.  Incumbent spends 75% of his / her workday standing or walking, 10% bending or kneeling, 10% stooping, and 5% climbing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lift/Carry:

Body Mechanics

10 Lbs. Or less

X

Bend

X

11 - 20 Lbs.

X

Squat / Kneel

X

21 - 50 Lbs.

X

Twist/Turn

X

51 - 100 Lbs.

X

Climb

X

100 + Lbs.

X

Crawl

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Push/Pull

Reach Outward

X

12 Lbs. Or less

X

Hand/Finger Manipulation

X

13 - 25 Lbs.

X

Stand

X

26 - 40 Lbs.

X

Walk

X

41 - 100 Lbs.

X

Sit

X

Computer Ergonomics

Drive

Keyboard

X

Automatic

X

Standard

X

LEGEND                   N=Never      R=Rarely 1-4%      O=Occasional 5-33%      F=Frequent 34-66%          C=Constant 67-100%

Mental and Visual Effort

Must be able to work in high stress situations under adverse conditions for long period of time using intense mental and visual concentration.  Good hand to eye coordination with a good sense of depth perception at all times.  Must be able to distinguish colors.  Requires methodical and analytical thought processes to follow complicated diagrams.

Responsibility for Equipment and Process

Responsible for the preventive maintenance and care for hand tools, electrical tools, AC/DC welders, and a computerized maintenance database.  Mustexhibit considerable care and attention towards equipment and parts.  Must follow proper maintenance procedures in order to prevent improper installation of parts.  Typical average cost per incident is minor under $1,500.

  

Responsibility for Material or Product

Must use considerable care and attention to equipment soparts are not lost or damaged.  Typical average cost per incident is minor under $1,500.  This cost could be escalated by improper installation of repair.  The likelihood of damage is possible but can be prevented with considerable care and attention. 

Responsibility for Safety of Others

Typical injury to others could consist of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, burns, etc.  Physical injuries could result from poor installations and repairs of machinery or improper use in handling or lifting equipment.  Alert workmanship and caution can prevent injuries, such as broken fingers, arms, legs and / or crushed limbs.  Responsible for other personnel assisting on the job.

Each employee is responsible for learning and applying all provided safety training as outlined by the company and department safety representative and / or supervisor.  Keeping safety in the forefront in the daily performance of job duties includes personal safety, safety of others in the department and safekeeping of all company resources.  As a Maintenance Manager, the incumbent must complete Lock Out-Tag Out training.

Actively participates in department safety; demonstrates excellent safety practices and behaviors and conforms to all Valmont safety policies and procedures.

Responsibility for Work of Others

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the work of others.

JOB CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

The Maintenance Manager works in all conditions that exist in the plant.  Conditions range from clean shop work exposure to odors, drafts, wet conditions, concrete, grease, dust, and noise.  The work environment consists of smoke and irritating particulate impurities,  fumes from machinery, tanks, and large quantities of windblown dust produced as by-product from our processes.  In addition, the nature of the industry results in extreme heat in the summer (typically 10-15 degrees above outdoor temperature), material results in damp, working conditions during cooler months.  These conditions range from severe to mild and can happen daily in any combination. 

Hazards

Potential hazards include falls to the ground or from drop deck trailers due to slick working conditions and heat exhaustion or aggravations created by blowing dust and ash.  In addition, constant exposure to such hazards as burns, cuts, contusions of various degrees and eye injuries make the possibility for incidents high even under the best conditions.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.