Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining a successful maintenance program that includes maintenance, repair and improvement of facility equipment, machinery, buildings and related safety systems. This shall include the responsibility of establishing and maintaining the department’s CMMS (computerized maintenance management system). This position requires competency in problem solving, team building and decision making. Must be available for travel for company purposes for training, developing and other programs supported by STERIS. Responsible for the ongoing training and development of staff employees

What You'll Do as a Maintenance Manager

• Operational Excellence (40%)
  • Directs maintenance activities and support for 7/24/365 operations. Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed and must be available for contact on troubleshooting or issues that cannot be resolved by Maintenance staff.
  • Establishes and promotes the Preventive Maintenance Program for the facility, and reviews effectiveness. Analyzes unplanned downtime, develops corrective actions and establishes a proactive plan using the department’s CMMS to reduce or eliminate future occurrences and promote continuous improvement. Evaluates the effectiveness of, and makes necessary adjustments to, regularly scheduled preventative maintenance tasks. Plans and coordinates resources for any unplanned repairs of the equipment. Ensures all paperwork for planned and unplanned equipment maintenance is completed properly and entered into the department’s CMMS and filed as per audit requirments.
  • Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations using predictive and preventive maintenance practices. Recommends skills improvement training for self and department staff that will provide the skill set needed to improve equipment performance.
  • Ensure equipment remains operational in accordance with validated parameters. Includes documentation of scheduled and unscheduled work orders to include proper change control documentation and review as required.
  • Responsible for maintenance of equipment, building, grounds, utilities, janitorial services and associated contracts.
  • Responsible for developing sustainable operations and practices to include alternative energy processes and recycling programs.
• People Leadership (25%)
  • Maintains mechanical and technical skills knowledge and abilities by attending workshops, reviews trade publications and participates in training others to conduct minor, basic repairs to equipment, machinery, etc. Addresses any training deficiency as noted. Ensures that all federal, state and local regulations are adhered to and maintains the facility such that it may be inspected by any regulatory agency at any time.
  • Develop and implement training programs to meet the needs of the Maintenance Technicians including but not limited to safety procedures, LOTO and electrical safety, equipment operation, applicable work instructions and procedures. Must be proficient in the requirements of the Senior Maintenance Technician, Project Technician and Maintenance Technician positions and shall be required to provide training to the technicians in these roles. 
  • Determine the appropriate schedule for maintenance staff according to plant demands. Maintain this schedule to ensure appropriate 7/24/365 operation and emergency response coverage. Potentially acting as the emergency response coordinator.
  • Selects, conduct interviews, orients, trains and evaluates new maintenance staff. Writes and conducts performance evaluations of existing staff and communicates opportunities for growth monthly, quarterly and annually. Build performance by implementing growth tasks for individual staff members and monitors progress. Be a mentor to staff members to build and develop crutial aspects of the job requirements to promote employee growth. Provides correctrive counseling as needed.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Necessary

• A minimum of four (4) years experience in an industrial maintenance environment including a working knowledge of pneumatics, welding, mechanics, hydraulics, electrical, PLCs and electronic applications with a bachelor's degree OR (12) years of experience without a high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
• Requires computer literacy to include word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior management experience.
• Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 2 math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
• Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
• Able to influence people in opinions, attitude or judgments; to generalize, evaluate and make decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to supervise outside contractors.
• Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc. 

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Pay range for this opportunity is 115,000 - 130,000. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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