How to hire a building supervisor

How to hire a building supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step building supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a building supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new building supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the building supervisor you need to hire. Certain building supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect building supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of building supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Building Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Building Supervisor		$12-32
   Lead Custodian	A Lead Custodian supervises the custodian division to maintain cleanliness in the office, building, and property at a given time, typically in the morning and evening. They are the ones in charge of performing minor maintenance, furniture, and other office equipment... Show more	$11-21
   Housekeeping Manager	A housekeeping manager is responsible for overseeing the general maintenance operations, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of all facilities, as well as inspecting the working conditions of tools and equipment. Housekeeping managers monitor the adequacy of maintenance inventory, coordinate with suppliers and third-party vendors, and develop quality upgrade plans for floor layouts... Show more	$15-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Facility Operations
   • Emergency Situations
   • Quality Customer Service
   • Front Desk
   • Security Procedures
   • Building Maintenance
   • Incident Reports
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Building Security
   • Risk Management
   • HVAC
   • Membership Sales
   • Payroll

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage computerize controls for heating, A/C and all energy management systems.
   • Help in drilling and blasting: using rakes and shovels.
   • Help in drilling and blasting; plane earth using rakes and shovels.
   • Operate walk behind mowers up to 60"commercial.
   • Require to be certify in CPR and first aid treatment.
   • Implement use of hand dryers, reducing waste and plumbing maintenance issues.

   More building supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your building supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A building supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a building supervisor in Louisiana may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level building supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level building supervisor. Additionally, a building supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average building supervisor salary

   $43,010yearly

   $20.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level building supervisor salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average building supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$64,127	$31
   2	New Jersey	$63,106	$30
   3	Virginia	$60,089	$29
   4	Massachusetts	$57,268	$28
   5	Pennsylvania	$56,980	$27
   6	California	$53,431	$26
   7	Wisconsin	$49,468	$24
   8	Texas	$46,215	$22
   9	Minnesota	$43,594	$21
   10	Illinois	$43,415	$21
   11	Colorado	$41,815	$20
   12	Indiana	$41,155	$20
   13	Ohio	$41,040	$20
   14	Tennessee	$40,199	$19
   15	South Carolina	$40,015	$19
   16	Missouri	$39,522	$19
   17	Florida	$38,065	$18
   18	Georgia	$35,210	$17

   Average building supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Lucid Motors	$61,262	$29.45	3
   2	New York University	$61,117	$29.38	1
   3	Princeton University	$59,498	$28.60	1
   4	FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA	$55,373	$26.62
   5	PSEA	$54,841	$26.37	1
   6	SpaceX	$47,856	$23.01	9
   7	College of the Holy Cross	$46,512	$22.36
   8	Robbinsdale Area Schools	$41,589	$19.99	1
   9	University of Wisconsin System	$41,085	$19.75
   10	Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings	$40,292	$19.37	3
   11	Universal Health Services	$39,959	$19.21	1
   12	Catholic Diocese of Arlington	$39,831	$19.15	2
   13	The Building People	$39,517	$19.00	6
   14	Athens City	$39,172	$18.83	2
   15	Integer	$38,499	$18.51
   16	Coilcraft	$38,069	$18.30
   17	University of Florida	$36,985	$17.78
   18	Marquette University	$33,519	$16.11
   19	Town of Leesburg, VA	$32,333	$15.54
   20	Hempfield School District	$31,953	$15.36	2

4. Writing a building supervisor job description

   A building supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a building supervisor job description:

   Building supervisor job description example

   At Integer, our vision and values are embedded in everything we do!
   
   If you want to work for an organization that values customer focus, teamwork, respect, integrity, communication and innovation, apply now!
   
   Job Summary
   The primary purpose of this job is to coordinate activities of production team members including product line(s) or production shift of significant size and volumes to ensure that production requirements, performance goals, and improvement objectives are achieved. Additionally may have accountabilities for special projects, research and analysis at a high level.
   
   Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
   Adheres to Integer's Values and all safety and quality requirements.Provides direction in the resolution of technical and production-related problems to assure completion of weekly schedules that meet or exceed Company and Customer expectations.Monitors the alignment of product or line(s) with master production schedule and material planning to meet production goals.Monitors departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports.Ensures work orders are closed in Oracle and data is accurate.Ensures adherence to Integer policies and procedures.Supervises Associates in a manner that fosters a safe work environment and self-directed team approach.Provides continuous communication to Plant management on production, facility and Associate accomplishments and/or concerns.Identifies, arranges and/or provides training to ensure a safe, efficient, quality work environment with focus on continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles.Facilitates communication, coordination and conflict resolution within and among work groups.Provides leadership to Associates in all areas including: hiring, performance management, coaching, counseling and corrective actions.Assists in the analysis of production and related processes and makes recommendations on improvements and organization of process improvement activity through the application of Six-Sigma & Lean Manufacturing methodologies.Promotes an atmosphere of diversity, open communication and trust, affording opportunities for training and growth.Remains flexible to the needs of the business and performs other functions as required. Performs other functions as required.
   
   Job Requirements
   Minimum Education: Minimum combination of high school diploma (or equivalent) and minimum experience required. Bachelor's degree in technical or business-related field strongly preferred.
   Minimum Experience: 3+ years manufacturing experience with progressive responsibilities and leadership experience.
   Specialized Knowledge: Experience in management of production schedules, reading technical documents and blueprints preferred. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Quality systems preferred.
   Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills required and the ability to maximize asset utilization required.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find building supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your building supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit building supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit building supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new building supervisor

   Once you've found the building supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new building supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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