Building Maintenance Supervisor Job Description

Building Maintenance Supervisor Job Description and Profile

Building Maintenance supervisor oversees a staff of skilled as well as semi-skilled workers in maintenance duties and tasks, and may likewise supervise contract workers in the performance of janitorial and custodial tasks; performs various maintenance tasks and other related duties as required. Essentially a building maintenance supervisor supervises and performs repair, installation and overall maintenance of projects on an assigned set of building, related facility, furnishings and shops.

Duties and Specifications

• Makes regular inspections of assigned buildings and facilities to determine current condition.
• Diagnoses existing problems and initiates needed action.
• Plans and schedules necessary maintenance.
• Establishes work and activity priorities.
• Issues necessary work orders.
• Prepares plans and sketches and carries out and performs remodeling projects.
• Estimates necessary costs of materials and labor for alterations, remodeling and installation projects.
• Issues and orders equipment, tools and supplies and supervises necessary maintenance.
• Maintains inventories of equipment and related materials.
• Performs various maintenance and repair tasks.
• supervises a skilled and semi-skilled employees in maintenance tasks such as carpentry,  painting, cement work, masonry and other general upkeep which involves furnishing, structures, floor covering, equipment, acoustical ceiling, heating, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and related systems.
• Instructs, trains and assigns support staff and inspects done work.
• trains and evaluates subordinate,
• Maintains cost and time records.
• Schedules relief, emergency and vacation coverage.
• Ensures observance of safety regulations and standards.

Skills and Specifications

• Able to schedule, plan train and supervise work of staff.
• Can competently perform repair and maintenance work.
• Maintain important daily records and prepare simple yet comprehensive reports.
• Coordinate maintenance and building activities in the division as well as other divisions and departments.
• Can learn and implement supervisory principles and practices.
• Be able to learn and understand contract administration.

Education and Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provide the desired set of knowledge and abilities.