What is a building services supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a building services supervisor

1. Explore building services supervisor education requirements

   Most common building services supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.3 %

   Associate

   21.9 %

   High School Diploma

   16.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific building services supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   HVAC	17.98%
   Cleanliness	13.57%
   General Maintenance	10.32%
   Building Maintenance	9.72%
   Plumbing	9.68%

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3. Complete relevant building services supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New building services supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a building services supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real building services supervisor resumes.

4. Research building services supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage computerize controls for heating, A/C and all energy management systems.
   • Assist with payroll and scheduling of request time off by staff.
   • Streamline work order process by eliminating quarterly preventative maintenance practices such as floor waxing/stripping, and HVAC coil cleaning.
   • Initiate and prepare forms and records including payroll, inventory, work schedules, requisitions, and special reports.

5. Apply for building services supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a building services supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams