How To Become A Utility Mechanic Supervisor: What It Is and Career Path

What is a utility mechanic supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

4 min read

A utility mechanic supervisor is someone who oversees a team of utility mechanics. The major part of their role is to plan, organize, schedule, and supervise the duties of the utility maintenance staff in a building or complex. They also ensure that utility maintenance works are implemented under schedule and additional construction or installation is planned and deployed well.

To be a utility mechanic supervisor, one must have been involved in utility mechanic works in the past, whether in public works or commercial contracts. A good grasp and experience of the various construction and routine maintenance works are also required, since a utility mechanic supervisor will also handle an independent hands-on workload aside from their supervisory role.

A utility mechanic supervisor is expected to know the ins and outs of employee supervision, such as assigning tasks and evaluating the work done by utility mechanics. Great communication skills are also required in speaking with clients, managers, and employees regarding the project tasks at hand. A utility mechanic supervisor also needs a keen eye for detail, technical writing skills, and leadership skills.

ScoreUtility Mechanic SupervisorUS Average

Salary

3.6

Avg. Salary $45,666

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

9.3

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

2.5

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.24%

Asian 2.09%

Black or African American 8.15%

Hispanic or Latino 15.60%

Unknown 4.50%

White 68.41%

Gender

female 4.35%

male 95.65%

Age - 50

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 50

Stress level

9.3

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance

2.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a utility mechanic supervisor

Explore utility mechanic supervisor education requirements

Most common utility mechanic supervisor degrees

High School Diploma

31.4 %

Associate

24.8 %

Bachelor's

17.1 %

Start to develop specific utility mechanic supervisor skills

Skills	Percentages
Hand Tools	25.94%
Preventive Maintenance	8.61%
HVAC	7.85%
Troubleshoot	5.13%
Plumbing	4.97%

Complete relevant utility mechanic supervisor training and internships

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

Research utility mechanic supervisor duties and responsibilities

Optimize the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems.
Maintain and repair motors, controllers, pumps, valves, and blowers.
Perform simple chemical analysis of water treatments for boilers, HVAC, softeners, purify water system, etc.
Supervise mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of technical difficulties, installation and in mechanical failures of military equipment.

Apply for utility mechanic supervisor jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a utility mechanic supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams

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