Xylem

Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Xylem

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Uniontown • Pennsylvania • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $96,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead, develop, and supervise the maintenance team, setting clear expectations and fostering strong performance and accountability.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs to maximize equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Create and manage maintenance schedules, ensuring alignment with production needs and resource availability.
  • Oversee maintenance work orders, troubleshooting efforts, and timely repairs of machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
  • Lead improvement projects from initiation to completion. Monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure timely delivery of measurable results.
  • Maintain spare parts inventory, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to ensure readiness and cost control.
  • Develop team member training plan to keep team members updated on critical skills. Document in skills matrix and ensure needed certifications are managed proactively.
  • Oversee building and grounds maintenance, including HVAC, lighting, utilities, plumbing, and general facility repairs.
  • Ensure the plant remains clean, functional, and compliant with all applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage contractors for facility services such as janitorial, landscaping, and equipment servicing.
  • Lead facility improvement projects, office/production area reconfigurations, and capital projects.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and regulatory standards.
  • Partner with EHS to advance safety culture, complete inspections, and address identified hazards.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, permits, inspections, and equipment documentation.
  • Support quality initiatives by ensuring equipment used for production meets performance and reliability standards.
  • Develop and manage the maintenance and facilities budget, including labor, parts, contractors, and utilities.
  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities through energy reduction, preventive maintenance improvements, and process optimization.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement efforts (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, TPM) within maintenance and facilities operations.
  • Track and report KPIs such as equipment uptime, PM compliance, and maintenance cost performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Project management experience including ownership of project scope, budget, resources and execution.
  • 5+ years of maintenance or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 2 years of experience supervising maintenance technicians or skilled trades.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems common to manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with building systems (HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, fire protection).
  • Proficiency with CMMS systems for work orders, PM scheduling, and asset tracking.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
preventive maintenancepredictive maintenancetroubleshootingHVAC systemsmechanical systemselectrical systemspneumatic systemshydraulic systemsproject managementtechnical drawing interpretation
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentcommunicationaccountabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsperformance monitoringbudget managementcollaborationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Facilities ManagementBachelor’s degree in Industrial Technologyproject management certificationsafety certificationsmaintenance management certificationLean certification5S certificationKaizen certificationTPM certification