How to hire a utility mechanic supervisor

How to hire a utility mechanic supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The utility mechanic 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a utility mechanic 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 utility mechanic supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list presents utility mechanic supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Utility Mechanic Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Utility Mechanic Supervisor		$15-29
   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
   Maintenance Manager	A maintenance manager's role is to lead and oversee the workflow and workforce involved in the upkeep of a building or establishment. Duties include ensuring that all aspects are operational and in good condition... Show more	$22-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • HVAC
   • Troubleshoot
   • Plumbing
   • Ladders
   • Water Systems
   • CDL
   • OSHA
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Safety Procedures
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Mechanical Maintenance
   • Drivers License

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   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.
   • Provide effective troubleshooting of mechanical issues, utilizes mechanical technology, including knowledge and understanding of diagnostics.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your utility mechanic supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A utility mechanic supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a utility mechanic supervisor in Maryland may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level utility mechanic supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level utility mechanic supervisor. Additionally, a utility mechanic supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average utility mechanic supervisor salary

   $45,666yearly

   $21.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level utility mechanic supervisor salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

   Average utility mechanic supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$58,051	$28
   2	Colorado	$53,332	$26
   3	California	$51,567	$25
   4	Utah	$50,632	$24
   5	Iowa	$46,709	$22
   6	Georgia	$46,321	$22
   7	Nevada	$46,167	$22
   8	Ohio	$44,919	$22
   9	Massachusetts	$43,579	$21
   10	Oregon	$43,423	$21
   11	New Mexico	$42,883	$21
   12	Kansas	$41,813	$20
   13	Indiana	$41,658	$20
   14	Missouri	$40,710	$20
   15	North Carolina	$38,229	$18
   16	Tennessee	$37,693	$18
   17	Texas	$37,672	$18
   18	Florida	$35,679	$17
   19	Arkansas	$35,653	$17
   20	Arizona	$35,011	$17

   Average utility mechanic supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Reckitt Benckiser	$63,009	$30.29	1
   2	OMNOVA Solutions	$58,917	$28.33
   3	PepsiCo	$57,161	$27.48	32
   4	McCormick & Company	$56,996	$27.40	3
   5	American Water	$54,630	$26.26	4
   6	UPS	$53,986	$25.95	85
   7	Nestlé	$52,171	$25.08	34
   8	Estes Express Lines	$51,800	$24.90	53
   9	Molson Coors	$51,702	$24.86	8
   10	The Kraft Heinz Company	$51,427	$24.72	13
   11	Nucor	$50,598	$24.33	10
   12	California Institute of Technology	$50,373	$24.22	1
   13	Mentor	$49,681	$23.89	6
   14	Conagra Foods	$49,504	$23.80	12
   15	The Hershey Company	$48,842	$23.48	9
   16	Leprino Foods	$48,744	$23.43	5
   17	McLean Hospital	$48,459	$23.30
   18	City of Peoria	$48,084	$23.12	2
   19	City of Largo	$47,595	$22.88	2
   20	Rite Aid	$47,303	$22.74

4. Writing a utility mechanic supervisor job description

   A utility mechanic 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 utility mechanic supervisor job description:

   Utility mechanic supervisor job description example

   Note that you work 12-hour shift, day and night shift and weekend work is required.

   What You’ll Do

   • Monitor the utilities on site, utilizing cBMS and DeltaV control systems. In addition, you operate the systems and look after all utility equipment that supplies manufacturing. This entails, log readings on various plant equipment and investigating alarms.
   • Support manufacturing and maintain utility systems to ensure manufacturing operations.
   • Train others as needed on operation and maintenance of utility systems and serves as a system expert.
   • Conducts proactive tours through the mechanical spaces to ensure no adverse events occur.
   • As part of a GMP environment you ensure all activities are documented in our systems
   • As an expert you continuously analyze all utilities systems, performs trends analysis and provides recommendations for program improvements and changes.

   Who You Are

   You are a problem solver and team player that is eager to learn new technical equipment and processes. This position will provide you the opportunity to collaborate with a broader engineering and maintenance group to support manufacturing and essentially to make a difference in patient lives.

   Qualifications
   
   

   Requirements:

   • High school diploma or equivalent, with min. 5 years of relevant experience in biotech, pharma, med tech, chemical, nuclear or equivalent industries where you worked in a regulatory environment with utilities, OR
   • Commensurate Military experience
   • Capable to work a 12-hour shift, both day and night shift and weekend work
   • Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for up to 3 hours at a time is required.

   Preferred Skills:

   • Military candidates highly encouraged to apply
   • Knowledge of utilities systems and equipment pumps, tanks, valves, chillers, boilers, steam generators
   • Knowledge of CMMS, Delta V, BMS or other relatable systems
   • Comfortable with ambiguity; quickly understands the needs based on the situation at hand
   • Influencing and leading a positive attitude throughout team
   • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization

   
   
   Additional Information
   
   

   Why Biogen:

   Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

   All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right utility mechanic 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 utility mechanic supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit utility mechanic 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 utility mechanic supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit utility mechanic supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit utility mechanic 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 utility mechanic supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect utility mechanic 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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