How to hire a working supervisor

How to hire a working supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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

   Here's a comparison of working supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Working Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Working Supervisor		$15-35
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Quality Control Supervisor	A quality control supervisor specializes in carrying out and implementing systems and procedures that ensure product quality within an organization. They are primarily responsible for devising priorities and standards, managing schedules to abide by the production timeline, monitoring activities, coordinating with production and quality control personnel, assessing employee performance, and thoroughly discussing new systems for all staff... Show more	$22-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Direct Supervision
   • Safety Rules
   • GRASS
   • Safety Procedures
   • Payroll
   • Community Resources
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Snow Removal
   • CDL
   • DOT
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Floor Care
   • Mowing
   • CNC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
   • Assist operators for driving portion of CDL.
   • Perform service troubleshoot and repair work in between projects.
   • Cut grass using tractor, riding lawn mowers, string trimmers.
   • Supervise billing and payroll personnel, and coordinate the billing process.
   • General lawn care: whipping, weeding, mowing, and raking.

   More working supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the working supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A working 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 working supervisor in West Virginia may be lower than in Wyoming, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level working supervisor. Additionally, a working supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average working supervisor salary

   $49,372yearly

   $23.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level working supervisor salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average working supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$58,757	$28
   2	New Jersey	$55,459	$27
   3	Michigan	$54,644	$26
   4	North Carolina	$53,150	$26
   5	Virginia	$51,921	$25
   6	New York	$51,663	$25
   7	Wisconsin	$51,328	$25
   8	Illinois	$50,537	$24
   9	Texas	$49,248	$24
   10	Louisiana	$47,973	$23
   11	Maryland	$47,774	$23
   12	Colorado	$47,233	$23
   13	Arizona	$46,449	$22
   14	Massachusetts	$46,078	$22
   15	Georgia	$45,472	$22
   16	Pennsylvania	$43,120	$21
   17	Florida	$39,941	$19

   Average working supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ensign Energy	$77,484	$37.25
   2	City of Riverside	$74,170	$35.66
   3	Department of Public Social Services	$60,405	$29.04
   4	Chicago Public Schools	$59,175	$28.45
   5	Republic Services	$58,644	$28.19	86
   6	OSF HealthCare	$58,636	$28.19	2
   7	APTIM	$55,177	$26.53	2
   8	Santa Clara County Office of Education	$55,110	$26.50
   9	Globe Life	$54,817	$26.35
   10	Washington State University	$52,663	$25.32
   11	Cambridge City Hall, Minnesota	$51,596	$24.81
   12	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$51,378	$24.70
   13	East Stroudsburg University	$50,738	$24.39
   14	Aptar	$50,547	$24.30
   15	Healthcare Services Group	$49,055	$23.58	1
   16	Minnesota Limited	$48,880	$23.50	2
   17	Gallagher	$47,593	$22.88
   18	Andritz	$47,182	$22.68	1
   19	Kansas City Southern	$46,940	$22.57
   20	Air National Guard	$46,506	$22.36

4. Writing a working supervisor job description

   A working 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 working supervisor job description:

   Working supervisor job description example

   Newbold Services, LLC, a facilities maintenance company is in need of an experienced manager to oversee the Janitorial operations for a facility located in Statesville, NC. This facility requires a supervisor who has documented success in deploying a workforce of 2 employees.
   Salary: $39,000 per year
   
   This position requires exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to solve problems and make timely and effective decisions that support the most positive customer experience.
   
   Benefits:
   Competitive base salary Paid Time Off (PTO) start earning first day 401K Company lap top and cell phone Medical/Dental/Vision/ Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   Responsibilities:
   Ensure safety program implementation and compliance Complete all online management and leadership training and development Recruit hire, train and deploy a capable work force Ensure all labor, supply and equipment budget targets are met Conduct periodic quality audits within the facility and address any deficiencies immediately Conduct periodic performance reviews with client leadership to ensure all requirements and cleaning expectations are achieved consistently Be able to adjust to changing customer's needs Must be willing to be hands on in all areas of the contract.
   Qualifications:
   2 years proven leadership and management success Previous experience as a manager in a janitorial or housekeeping services role is highly desired but not required College degree preferred but not required Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel Previous experience with electronic timekeeping desired The ability to perform at the highest level with minimum supervision Ability to communicate with all levels Exceptional decision making, problem solving and people skills Must pass drug screen, background check and complete a short assessment
   JOB CODE: 6207

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit working 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 working supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the working supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new working supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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