How to hire a maintenance service supervisor

How to hire a maintenance service supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step maintenance service 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 maintenance service supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new maintenance service supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your maintenance service supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a maintenance service supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A maintenance service supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, maintenance service supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

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

   Type of Maintenance Service Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Maintenance Service Supervisor		$16-31
   Section Chief	A section chief's job varies with the type of organization. In most cases, a section chief is the head of a given section in an organization that is tasked with performing certain duties... Show more	$17-78
   Equipment Manager	An equipment manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and optimal performance of the office equipment and machinery to support the business functions and daily operations. Equipment managers perform preventive maintenance on the machines and equipment, reviewing its licenses and service agreements, as well as look for product alternatives with minimal costing but deliver high-performance... Show more	$14-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Maintenance Services
   • General Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • Inventory Control
   • Facility Maintenance
   • Direct Reports
   • Maintenance Issues
   • Appliance Repair
   • Maintenance Repairs
   • Snow Removal
   • Maintenance Tasks
   • Maintenance Schedules

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Perform general office cleaning and repairs including; plumbing, electrical, trash collection and repairs of broken equipment.
   • Maintain physical conditions including electrical, plumbing, heating, appliances, water irrigation systems, interior/exterior lighting and painting.
   • Direct equipment upgrades as necessary to meet OSHA safety requirements, continually demonstrating a sense of urgency for all safety-relate items.
   • Remodel apartments that include widening doors and windows.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your maintenance service supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A maintenance service supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, maintenance service supervisors' average salary in vermont is 48% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level maintenance service supervisors 48% less than senior-level maintenance service supervisors.
   • Certifications. A maintenance service supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a maintenance service supervisor's salary.

   Average maintenance service supervisor salary

   $48,024yearly

   $23.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level maintenance service supervisor salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a maintenance service supervisor job description

   A job description for a maintenance service supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a maintenance service supervisor job description:

   Maintenance service supervisor job description example

   Business
   
   We know that a "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn't work when it comes to residential living. That's why, at Brookfield Properties, our portfolio features a wide range of options for any stage of life. And though our properties may be diverse, one thing is universal: all offer the unparalleled quality, service, and support our residents deserve.
   
   If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
   
   Job Description
   
   Position Summary
   
   Supervises, coordinates and performs activities employed with the general maintenance of a multi-unit residential property of higher complexity. This may include repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, general to advanced mechanical maintenance, interior maintenance, general to advanced plumbing, general to advanced carpentry and housekeeping.
   
   Essential Job Functions
   
   1. Supervises and coordinates efforts of the maintenance staff. Recommends new hires, discipline, and contributes to performance appraisal. Responsible for training, coaching, and communications to the maintenance staff. (25%)
   
   2. Performs or assigns work to repair and maintain mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning. Diagnoses problems. Disassembles units, cleans, lubricates, repairs, and replaces parts. (20%)
   
   3. Performs or assigns routine to difficult carpentry duties, including installation of new doors and installation or repairs of doorjambs, moldings, hinges, door closers, locks, knobs, etc. Also, may include drywall or plaster repair and painting duties. (10%)
   
   4. Performs or assigns routine to difficult electrical duties, including inspecting and testing lighting, wiring and power circuits, replaces faulty switches, replaces faulty lamps and ballasts. (10%)
   
   5. Performs or assigns routine to difficult plumbing duties, including unclogging sinks and toilets, repair of faucet, assemblies and replacement of washers, repairs or replacement pipes, repair of fountains, etc. (20%)
   
   6. Interface with contractors and vendors. Depending on property needs, creates written specifications and secures bids for services in accordance with established bid process. Solicits bids, negotiates with vendors for goods and services. (5%)
   
   7. Performs or assigns preventative maintenance duties. (10%)
   
   Great Incentives!
   
   + Brookfield Properties cares about the well-being and work-life balance of our valued associates! To show how much we care, we offer awesome incentives that include:
   
   + Full benefits package
   
   + Generous paid time off
   
   + 401(k) with company match
   
   + Growth and advancement opportunities
   
   + Lucrative referral bonus program
   
   + Incredible associate rental discount if you choose to live on-site! Who wouldn't want to live at one of our beautiful properties (especially at a discounted rate)?!
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. Drug free workplace
   
   #LI-EA1
   
   We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find maintenance service 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 maintenance service supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit maintenance service supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with maintenance service supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 maintenance service supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect maintenance service supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new maintenance service 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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