Maintenance supervisors act as a link between senior management and the rest of the maintenance team by serving as the primary channel for the flow of information within a facilityThey are expected to organize, supervise, and direct maintenance workersAlthough they are members of the maintenance team, this job title is considered as part of middle managementTherefore, maintenance supervisors usually occupy a more managerial role compared to maintenance technicians and mechanicsOn a typical workday, you will find maintenance supervisors working primarily with the technicians and other employees on dutyThey must lead and motivate the team and delegate tasks accordinglyThey may report to a maintenance manager, facilities manager, maintenance director, or some other executiveBecause they provide such an essential service in overall maintenance management, maintenance supervisors can find work in various types of industriesThe size of the organization will shape the exact capacity in which a maintenance supervisor will workSkills Required
Organize, Supervise, Maintenance Supervisors