What is a maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager

1. Explore maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager education requirements

   Most common maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager degrees

   Associate

   31.5 %

   Bachelor's

   26.2 %

   High School Diploma

   25.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Plumbing	11.13%
   HVAC	9.98%
   Facility Maintenance	9.17%
   Safety Training	8.25%
   Maintenance Procedures	7.84%

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3. Complete relevant maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New maintenance supervisors/maintenance manager 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 maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager resumes.

4. Research maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and interact with plant electricians, perform training activities regarding usage of equipment, and PLC and welding training.
   • Manage preventive and corrective maintenance operations for industrial facilities, CNC machines and support equipment.
   • Support equipment such as; air compressors, steam boilers, HVAC, dust collectors, cooling towers, water treatment.
   • Procure, install, and implement the MP2 CMMS program.

5. Prepare your maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager resume.

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6. Apply for maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a maintenance supervisor/maintenance manager 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