How to hire a maintenance technician supervisor

How to hire a maintenance technician supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your maintenance technician 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 technician supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a maintenance technician supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a maintenance technician supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of maintenance technician supervisors.

   Type of Maintenance Technician Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Maintenance Technician Supervisor		$14-25
   Facility Supervisor	A Facility Supervisor is responsible for maintaining an organization's facilities' safety and security to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. Facility Supervisors monitor the adequacy of inventories and handle the budget to purchase materials and equipment for operations... Show more	$12-30
   Facilities Technician	Facilities Technicians are employees who manage the upkeep of the company's facilities. They are in charge of maintaining the different equipment, fixtures, and furniture in the office... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Safety Procedures
   • Customer Service
   • OSHA
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Drywall Repair
   • CMMS
   • PLC
   • Air Compressors
   • Production Equipment
   • Building Maintenance
   • Snow Removal
   • Equipment Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform repairs and manage preventative maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration and electrical equipment.
   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Provide electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other mechanical systems preventative and operational maintenance for various privately own buildings as well.
   • Change leader for installation of PLC upgrades for building automation controls in courthouses, inmate housing, and other county buildings.
   • Conduct monthly OSHA facility safety inspections.
   • Monitor and maintain heating ventilation and cooling systems.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the maintenance technician supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A maintenance technician supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a maintenance technician supervisor in Virginia may be lower than in Colorado, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level maintenance technician supervisor. Additionally, a maintenance technician supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average maintenance technician supervisor salary

   $40,333yearly

   $19.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level maintenance technician supervisor salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average maintenance technician supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Colorado	$51,391	$25
   2	California	$49,429	$24
   3	Minnesota	$46,330	$22
   4	Michigan	$43,758	$21
   5	Florida	$42,519	$20
   6	Missouri	$42,436	$20
   7	Washington	$41,625	$20
   8	Indiana	$41,075	$20
   9	Iowa	$40,793	$20
   10	Arizona	$40,125	$19
   11	New Hampshire	$40,067	$19
   12	Texas	$39,662	$19
   13	Illinois	$39,126	$19
   14	Georgia	$39,006	$19
   15	Pennsylvania	$38,996	$19
   16	Ohio	$38,567	$19
   17	Oregon	$38,545	$19
   18	New York	$38,534	$19
   19	Kansas	$37,507	$18
   20	Nebraska	$36,172	$17

   Average maintenance technician supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boehringer Ingelheim	$78,951	$37.96	2
   2	Huitt-Zollars	$60,621	$29.14
   3	East Tennessee Children's Hospital	$57,592	$27.69
   4	Jacobs Engineering Group	$56,858	$27.34
   5	Triumph Group	$55,694	$26.78
   6	GPAC	$52,893	$25.43
   7	Fortive	$52,476	$25.23	2
   8	Emergent BioSolutions	$52,379	$25.18
   9	Clean Harbors	$52,378	$25.18	105
   10	Foley Products	$52,035	$25.02
   11	Danaher	$51,952	$24.98	18
   12	Republic Services	$51,949	$24.98	51
   13	Xerox	$51,813	$24.91	4
   14	Corning Incorporated	$51,558	$24.79	25
   15	Medical University of South Carolina	$51,072	$24.55	9
   16	Dover	$50,959	$24.50	11
   17	Federal Mogul Corporation	$50,862	$24.45
   18	United Natural Foods	$50,131	$24.10	9
   19	Crown Equipment	$50,075	$24.07	5
   20	Education Affiliates	$49,132	$23.62

4. Writing a maintenance technician supervisor job description

   A maintenance technician 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 maintenance technician supervisor job description:

   Maintenance technician supervisor job description example

   Full Time - Full Time Maintenance Worker - Residential Facility
   
   Granite Recovery Center is looking for a skilled Maintenance Worker to perform upkeep tasks such as repairs and cleaning. You will be responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensure facilities are tidy and functional.
   
   Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is the first step to getting this job. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. You must also possess manual dexterity and physical stamina.
   Job Functions: Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc. Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues Install appliances and equipment Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc. Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation) Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm) Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues
   Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check. Proven experience as assistant director or other similar position Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems Experience using hand and electrical tools Ability to read technical manuals and drawings Very good communication and interpersonal skills Physical stamina and dexterity Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check Salary Range: Range generally starting between $18.00 - $24.00 an hour.
   
   The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.
   
   Green Mountain Offers excellent benefits: 401K match Flexible Sick Time Bereavement Leave Employee Referral Program All legally mandated benefits (i.e., workers compensation, Medicare & Social Security Contribution, etc.)
   COVID-19 considerations: Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City Here is what you can expect from us: Granite Recovery Centers , a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. Granite Recovery Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find maintenance technician supervisors 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 technician supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level maintenance technician supervisors 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 technician supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit maintenance technician 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 technician 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 technician supervisor

   Once you've found the maintenance technician 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.

   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 technician supervisor 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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