How to hire a maintenance superintendent

How to hire a maintenance superintendent, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a maintenance superintendent, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A maintenance superintendent's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, maintenance superintendents 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of maintenance superintendents.

   Type of Maintenance Superintendent	Description	Hourly rate
   Maintenance Superintendent		$23-58
   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:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • OSHA
   • Plumbing
   • Customer Service
   • Mowing
   • Maintenance Supervisors
   • Ladders
   • Building Maintenance
   • HVAC
   • CMMS
   • Industrial Maintenance
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Grounds Maintenance
   • Plant Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and lead lock-out / tag-out (LOTO) and overall plant safety program.
   • Conceptualize and implement TPM strategies covering operations, quality assurance, and maintenance essential to achieve company goals and increase OEE.
   • Utilize workplace safety practices and job hazard analysis to ensure no OSHA injuries for direct reports occur during tenure.
   • Plant EHS support and oversight.
   • Use wide variety of conventional and CNC machines.
   • Define and deploy health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures (HACCP).

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your maintenance superintendent job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A maintenance superintendent salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, maintenance superintendents' average salary in arkansas is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level maintenance superintendents earn 60% less than senior-level maintenance superintendents.
   • Certifications. A maintenance superintendent with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a maintenance superintendent's salary.

   Average maintenance superintendent salary

   $77,482yearly

   $37.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level maintenance superintendent salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 24, 2026

   Average maintenance superintendent salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$104,715	$50
   2	Washington	$100,966	$49
   3	Alaska	$100,104	$48
   4	Connecticut	$88,916	$43
   5	Massachusetts	$84,327	$41
   6	Colorado	$82,539	$40
   7	Indiana	$79,499	$38
   8	Kentucky	$79,125	$38
   9	Texas	$78,392	$38
   10	Ohio	$73,820	$35
   11	New York	$73,699	$35
   12	Maryland	$73,578	$35
   13	Illinois	$72,699	$35
   14	Virginia	$71,018	$34
   15	North Carolina	$69,732	$34
   16	Georgia	$69,156	$33
   17	Kansas	$68,991	$33
   18	Missouri	$66,663	$32
   19	South Dakota	$60,372	$29
   20	Florida	$58,837	$28

   Average maintenance superintendent salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BP America Inc	$152,595	$73.36
   2	PBF Energy	$142,289	$68.41	3
   3	Koch Industries	$138,346	$66.51	19
   4	Parker Drilling Co	$118,808	$57.12
   5	Cargill	$116,105	$55.82	31
   6	Boise Cascade	$113,038	$54.35	2
   7	Albemarle	$106,361	$51.14	1
   8	Eastman	$99,859	$48.01	1
   9	Occidental Petroleum	$99,274	$47.73
   10	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$98,552	$47.38	74
   11	Westlake Chemical	$96,899	$46.59	6
   12	BASF	$96,692	$46.49	6
   13	ADM	$94,212	$45.29	29
   14	Weyerhaeuser International, Inc	$94,097	$45.24	15
   15	City of Benicia	$93,313	$44.86
   16	Battelle	$89,803	$43.17
   17	Appalachian Regional Healthcare	$89,173	$42.87	1
   18	The Judge Group	$88,957	$42.77
   19	Precision Castparts	$88,017	$42.32	11
   20	Greif	$87,798	$42.21	7

4. Writing a maintenance superintendent job description

   A job description for a maintenance superintendent 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 superintendent job description:

   Maintenance superintendent job description example

   'I have been working here for 3 months. This is a great company to work for. What I do like most about LSMNJ is there mission to help people. Specially those who are unable to help themselves.'

   Those are real statements from real employees in our Housing Programs.

   We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

   *Teamwork* *Coaching* *Compassion* *Mentoring* These are few of words that describes our Culture. Apply today and learn more!

   We have a full-time opportunity for an Assistant Maintenance Superintendent for our housing department for multiple sites in Camden, Pennsauken and Trenton!

   Under the direction of the Property Manager the Superintendent is responsible for the continued/preventative maintenance of all mechanical operations of the assigned property. This includes HVAC system, electrical, plumbing and curb appeal. Under the direction of the Superintendent the Compliance with local/state/applicable codes. And Supervision training of maintenance technicians.

   
   
   

   Basic Qualifications

   Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent

   Skill(s): reading, writing, analyzing, purchasing, contract negotiation, supervision, word, excel access & any systems established by LSMNJ

   Experience: 2 years experience as a maintenance technician

   Must have a driver's license with a clean driving record.

   LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.

   
   
   Benefits:

   We have awesome benefits:

   Offering flexible pay - accessing your pay anytime!

   Medical Insurance

   Dental Insurance

   Vision Insurance

   Wellness Program

   Life Insurance

   Long-Term Disability

   Short-Term Disability

   Critical Care & Accident Coverage

   NJM Auto and Home Insurance

   Pet Insurance

   Identify Theft Protection

   403(b) Retirement Savings offering an 8% company paid match!

   Paid Time Off

   Holiday Pay

   And much more…..

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5. Post your job

   To find maintenance superintendents for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any maintenance superintendents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level maintenance superintendents with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit maintenance superintendents, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 superintendent

   Once you've selected the best maintenance superintendent candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the 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.

   To prepare for the new maintenance superintendent first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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