How to hire a senior maintenance supervisor

How to hire a senior maintenance supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior maintenance supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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

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

   Type of Senior Maintenance Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Maintenance Supervisor		$17-35
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • OSHA
   • Maintenance Management
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Maintenance Operations
   • Production Equipment
   • CMMS
   • Various Maintenance
   • Track Vehicles
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Maintenance Program

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain OEE on all equipment to achieve run performance goals and to produce 500MM pounds of finish product a year.
   • Experience with surface search maritime radar maintenance and repair.
   • Skil in surface, navigation, and air search radar operation, troubleshooting and repair.
   • Monitor COMSEC CRO enforcement of regulations and strict security of all cryptographic equipment and components.
   • Maintain compliance with physical security requirements and keep detail daily records as the unit COMSEC custodian.
   • Develop original PLC programs and streamline off-site develop PLC programs to minimize equipment downtime and maximize technician understanding of these programs.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior maintenance supervisors' average salary in kentucky is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior maintenance supervisors 49% less than senior-level senior maintenance supervisors.
   • Certifications. A senior maintenance 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 senior maintenance supervisor's salary.

   Average senior maintenance supervisor salary

   $52,708yearly

   $25.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior maintenance supervisor salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a senior maintenance supervisor job description

   A senior maintenance 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 senior maintenance supervisor job description:

   Senior maintenance supervisor job description example

   *$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBILITY!* *FREE HOUSING!*
   
   Buckingham is seeking an individual committed to the success of others, who employs stellar communication practices and builds trusting relationships. As the senior level maintenance professional, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for instilling a culture of resilient and accountable performers; and must be a pacesetter for customer service and commitment to innovated industry ideas.
   
   At Buckingham, our standard is to push the standard. We take a customer approach to all projects, big or small. Real estate is an investment and at Buckingham, our biggest investment is our people. Our diverse teams are blended with individuals who foster the company's entrepreneurial spirit, have unparalleled industry expertise and aren't afraid to exceed expectations. Our team members are valued and encouraged to explore creativity, to be free-thinkers that bring outside-the-box solutions.
   
   We offer the opportunity to build the future. From our branded onboarding and orientation, First Day by Design, you'll be empowered to seek new challenges, to earn respect and the admiration of others. Recognized as a consecutive year Best Places to Work awardee, we build our future leaders through our professional development programs, paid tuition and certification programs and executive coaching.
   
   As a member of Property Management, Buckingham offers a total compensation package with competitive market salary, commission- and performance-based incentives, paid time off and comprehensive company-sponsored benefits.
   
   Qualified candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently, have reliable transportation and availability for 24-hour, on-call maintenance upon schedule. Additionally, qualified candidates must carry an owned smartphone device (cell phone reimbursement will be awarded).
   
   As Maintenance Supervisor, you are responsible for the overall maintenance; including planning, coordinating, budgeting, organizing and maintaining the physical needs of the property. You will perform and lead the repair and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical/mechanical systems, plumbing, grounds, structural elements, mechanical equipment and refurbishment of apartments. A strong candidate is one with experience overseeing additional maintenance team personnel and responsibilities.
   
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   External Company Name: Buckingham Companies
   
   External Company URL: www.buckingham.com

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior maintenance supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior maintenance supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior maintenance supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior maintenance supervisors, 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 senior maintenance supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior maintenance 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.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new senior maintenance 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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