Occupation

Maintenance Supervisor

A Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance operations and technicians at industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, or food processing operations, managing work orders, equipment repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, and safety compliance. The role requires hands-on technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems alongside leadership skills to coordinate technician teams, manage uptime, and often work rotating shifts to cover 24/7 operations. This position suits experienced maintenance technicians with team leadership experience who are ready to advance into supervisory roles and can balance troubleshooting equipment issues with staff development and production support.

Duties & responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance technician teams through daily operations and shift coverage
Manage preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate work orders to minimize equipment downtime
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and electronic systems
Oversee equipment repairs and direct technicians on maintenance tasks and procedures
Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and facility standards
Manage staff performance, assign technician work, and develop team members
Implement continuous improvement programs and conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures

What Maintenance Supervisor roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Maintenance Supervisor make?

Too few Maintenance Supervisor postings state pay to publish a median yet: 7 of 23 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Maintenance Supervisor roles?

23 open Maintenance Supervisor roles from 21 employers; the most at Tyson Foods, Veterans Health Administration and Adient.

From employers’ own postings, as of2026-10-27.

Maintenance Supervisor in the job market

Last checked October 27, 2026

Open roles: 23
Employers: 21
Median pay: —
Disclose pay: —

Open Maintenance Supervisor roles (23)

TITLE 32 SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR (MI SMO - CSMS)

Army National Guard Units

Full-time · Lansing, MI · $49 – $57 / hour

A military supervisory role overseeing surface maintenance and equipment inspection operations within the Michigan Army National Guard, suited for experienced maintenance mechanics ready to lead teams and manage complex repair and readiness operations.

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Maintenance Supervisor

Casella Waste Systems

New Castle, DE

This role oversees the daily maintenance shop and leads a team of technicians responsible for equipment repair and facility upkeep. It suits someone with supervisory experience who can manage staff, coordinate work schedules, and maintain both preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability.

Listed on Casella Waste Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Maintenance Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Augusta, GA · $37 – $43 / hour

This federal government maintenance supervisor role oversees HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration systems at a VA hospital, managing repairs, preventive maintenance, and a team of skilled trades workers. The position involves coordinating with contractors, planning maintenance schedules, and ensuring hospital systems remain operational and compliant with safety standards.

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Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Fort Dix, New Jersey · $59 / hour

This role supervises maintenance and repair operations at a correctional facility, directing civilian foremen and inmate work crews across multiple building systems and locations. It combines skilled trades leadership with correctional security responsibilities in a government institutional environment.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗