EXAMPLE SCENARIO

A Maintenance Supervisor oversees three crews of building maintenance workers for a large apartment complex that hosts solar panels, solar hot water, and clean heating and cooling systems. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that each crew is well trained in these areas as well as general maintenance so if an issue arises, the workers can quickly solve the problem with minimal disturbance to the tenants. In addition to proper training and problem solving, the Maintenance Supervisor oversees schedules, records, work assignments, and other day-to-day activities.

TYPICAL TASKS ^SRC

• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
• Monitor employees’ work levels, review work performance, and inspect, test, and measure completed work.
• Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES ^SRC

Crew Leader, Facilities Manager, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Planner