Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Trane Technologies · Pueblo, CO

Level: Manager
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $91k–$165k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Certification: Black Belt preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Pueblo, CO. In this executive-level site leadership role, you will define and execute the site-wide asset reliability strategy, spearhead long-term capital investments, and champion operational excellence across the entire facility.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, 5S, TPM, Root cause
Base pay: $91k–$165k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $107k–$158k. This one lists $91k–$165k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 13 reliability engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live reliability postings in Colorado.

Base pay: In line with similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (5+ vs 9+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 54%
✓ Team leadership 38%
✓ EHS / safety 31%
✓ Automation 23%
✓ SAP 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, Black Belt, 5S, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Trane Technologies in Pueblo

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What You Will Do

As Facilities and Maintenance Manager, you will lead the strategic integration of equipment reliability, site infrastructure, and total productive maintenance across our Pueblo facility.

Qualifications

✓Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
✓Experience:
✓5+ years of progressive maintenance and facilities engineering experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy engineering environment.
✓5+ years of direct people leadership experience overseeing supervisory staff and technical trades in multi-shift operations.
✓Project Delivery: Demonstrated track record of conceptualizing, budgeting, and executing complex capital equipment installations and building infrastructure projects ($500K+).
✓Technical & Digital Acumen: Advanced working knowledge of CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint) and data analytics to optimize PM/PdM schedules; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
✓Problem Solving: Proven ability to drive structured root-cause analysis and implement permanent engineering countermeasures.
✓Leadership & Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the executive presence to engage site leadership and frontline technicians alike.
✓Change Leadership: High adaptability to navigate shifting operational priorities, rapid production scaling, and cross-functional objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

✓Advanced degree (Master’s or MBA) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt).
✓Background in high-mix or discrete manufacturing, assembly, HVAC/R, or related technical manufacturing sectors.
✓Practical experience establishing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
✓In-depth understanding of environmental compliance, OSHA standards, industrial electrical safety (NFPA 70E), and municipal building codes.

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Where is the work

On-Site (5 days)

Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced, visionary Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join our Plant Leadership Staff in Pueblo, Colorado . In this executive-level site leadership role, you will define and execute the site-wide asset reliability strategy, spearhead long-term capital investments, and champion operational excellence across the entire facility.

Leading a dedicated team of 35 maintenance technicians, supervisors, and facility specialists , you will architect and deliver a comprehensive 5-Year Equipment & Infrastructure Roadmap designed to enhance equipment availability, advance smart manufacturing capabilities, and support our rapid manufacturing expansion safely and sustainably.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

•Lead, mentor, and empower a 35-person multidisciplinary team across maintenance operations, electrical, mechanical, and facilities services.
•Cultivate a culture of accountability, proactive safety (EHS), continuous learning, and team engagement across all production shifts.
•Partner collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Lean, and Supply Chain leaders to ensure seamless daily takt attainment and operational resilience.

Asset Reliability & Maintenance Operations

•Drive site-wide asset care strategies, balancing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to eliminate systemic equipment downtime.
•Lead deep-dive root-cause problem solving (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) to resolve chronic maintenance problems
•Maximize the utilization and data fidelity of our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).

Long-Range Capital Planning & Modernization

•Architect, budget, and execute a forward-looking 5-Year Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Plan for equipment lifecycle upgrades, facility expansion, and automation integration.
•Lead capital and construction projects from conception through commissioning—overseeing scope definition, contractor bidding, milestone execution, and budget governance.

Facilities, Site Infrastructure & Vendor Management

•Direct total facility upkeep across manufacturing lines, engineering areas, offices, and grounds to maintain a pristine, world-class operating environment.
•Oversee strategic vendor partnerships, holding third-party service providers accountable for performance, safety, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)—including local janitorial, cafeteria/food services, and site amenities.
•Manage site-level MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and production supply vendor contracts, streamlining procurement pipelines and spare-parts availability.

Continuous Improvement & Productivity

•Identify and champion high-impact productivity initiatives, driving year-over-year cost reduction, energy savings, and operational efficiencies.
•Embed Lean manufacturing principles, 5S standards, and autonomous maintenance practices directly into daily shop-floor cadences.

What You Will Bring