Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Under direction of the Maintenance Manager, supervises and assigns the work of maintenance employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Supervise the day-to-day activities of the maintenance employees. Responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all work areas. Ensure products are placed in the proper receptacles. Ensure dock areas, outside dock areas, aisles, break areas, bathrooms and shipping offices are organized, clean, free of debris, and in good working condition.

· Determine material, equipment, and supplies to be used. Transfer equipment and personnel from one project to another as necessary.

· Make periodic inspections of assigned facilities to determine condition; diagnose problems and initiate necessary actions.

· Plan and schedule routine maintenance. Establish work priorities.

· Maintain equipment and materials; perform complex repair and maintenance tasks.

· Supervise staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in maintenance such as, painting, carpentry, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical and related systems.

· Inspect work for completeness.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

· Eighteen months of education and training beyond high school level in general maintenance and repair, or a closely related area.

· Two years experience in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities that would include the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failures.

Education and/or Experience:

· 2 years technical school and 3 years’ experience in closely related field work.

· Strong English skills, reading, written and verbal

Computer Skills:

· Experience in Microsoft Windows and Office software

Reasoning Ability:

· Must be able to interact with all levels of management. Must be able to manage and lead a diverse workforce.

· Ability to make independent decisions as needed.

· Solve problems with little direction

· Demonstrate ability to examine the logical relationships between conclusions and their supporting assertions.

· Must be able to draw conclusions from facts and evidence.

Physical Demands:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Lifting up to 30lbs

· Standing for long periods at a time

· Climbing stairs, plenty of walking

Work Environment:

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with a variation of temperatures.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required