Salary: $108,326.40 - $157,497.60 Annually
Location : 6450 York St., Denver, CO
Job Type: Full time
Job Number:
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Description

The Senior Maintenance Program Manager provides technical leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of a comprehensive reliability maintenance program and the reliability section employees. This role is responsible for developing programs to enhance equipment and system performance at Metro. The position reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Examples of Duties

1. Responsible for the development and recommendations of maintenance plans, programs, and budgets for plant systems and facilities. Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of assets and modifications for enhanced reliability.
2. Leads preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance efforts using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Utilizes maintenance data to ensure effective program administration and data-driven decision-making.
3. Identifies and prioritizes opportunities for improvement related to equipment reliability, system availability, and operational efficiency. Guides planning and scheduling to support reliability goals.
4. Develop specifications for contracted services and oversee vendor performance to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Collaborate with procurement staff to ensure procurement and contract administration is handled appropriately to meet maintenance needs.
5. Works closely with other departments to drive innovation, improve processes, and enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.
6. Directs the development and implementation of plant equipment upgrades and facility improvements. Ensures compliance with safety standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
7. Responsible for the recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of reliability maintenance staff. Provides coaching, performance feedback, and disciplinary support.
8. Approves expenditures and requisitions within delegated authority. Manages resources to align with strategic and operational goals. Assist with the development of the maintenance department budget.
9. Plans and leads continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance training programs, including CMMS best practices.
10. Responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe working environment. Ensure employees complete all required training on time, maintain compliance with organizational requirements, and follow all safety protocols.
11. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Reliability-centered maintenance strategies
• CMMS administration and data utilization
• Budget planning and capital project forecasting
• Procurement and contract management
• Continuous improvement principles and tools
• General office operations and MS Office Suite

Skilled at:

• Leading preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance efforts
• Developing and tracking maintenance performance KPIs
• Leading cross-functional improvement projects and teams
• Project management from planning through execution
• Conflict resolution and effective team communication
• Mentoring, training, and performance development
• Active and empathic listening skills
• Team building and team management
• Managing disagreements, de-escalating conflicts and negotiating win-win solutions
• Direct supervisory responsibilities including candidate selection, coaching, performance management and enforcing procedures

Ability to:

• Understand and apply regulatory requirements related to wastewater plant maintenance
• Lead diverse teams effectively to achieve results
• Communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing
• Collaborate in a team environment and work across departments
• Think strategically and execute tactically
• Identify challenges, develop solutions, and make sound decisions
• Apply and enforce policies consistently and fairly
• Ability to align group goals to Metro's values and mission
• Ability to effectively supervise staff

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment
Working on a variety of floor surfaces including tile, carpet, sidewalks; Work in parking lots; Uneven Surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and overhead lighting; Inside environment; Outside environment; Vibration due to vehicle driving

Body Position Demands
Reaching in front; Standing; Walking; Balancing; Object handling; Typing; Simple hand grasping; Driving a vehicle; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Fine hand coordination; Firm hand grasping

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 40 lbs.
Max Weight Carried: 20lbs
Max Force Pushed: 3 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 3 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Far, Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing

Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Retirement
* Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)
* Additional Voluntary Benefits

about our organization.
01

After reviewing the Job Posting and the Working Conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• 45 Semester hours
• Associate degree or 60 semester hours
• 90 Semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

03

In what discipline(s) did you major for any degrees attained? (or N/A)
04

Outline your experience developing and tracking maintenance performance KPIs.
05

Provide examples of projects that you led that resulted in continuous improvement or efficiency improvement in a maintenance environment.
06

Describe a project you managed for which you were responsible for from planning through execution.
07

Describe your experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and teams as it related to this position.
Required Question