Technical Supervisor

American International School Chennai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

American International School Chennai is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance, electrical infrastructure, HVAC systems, and related technical repairs across the campus. You will lead a team of Electrical Technicians, HVAC Technicians, and Multi-skilled Technicians while ensuring AMC contractors meet SLAs and safety standards.

You will collaborate with the Technical Facilities Coordinator and Facilities Manager to manage fault resolution, preventative maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI/Vocational certification in Electrical Engineering, HVAC/R, or Mechanical Trade.
• Experience with commercial/educational facilities preferred.
• Strong supervisory experience with AMC vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal Electrical, HVAC/AC, and Multi-skilled Technicians across daily shifts.
• Supervise on-site contractors under AMCs; verify safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain logs of contractor visits, AMC schedules, and vendor performance.
• Coordinate power distribution, lighting, and climate control for campus events.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Maintenance coordination

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering diploma/ITI

HVAC/R certification

Mechanical trade certification

Tools

CMMS

Asset management software

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Technical Supervisor oversees daily maintenance, electrical infrastructure, HVAC/cooling systems, general technical repairs, and on-site contractor performance across campus. Reporting directly to the Technical Facilities Coordinator under the overall leadership of the Facilities Manager, this position leads a team of Electrical Technicians, HVAC/AC Technicians, and Multi-skilled Technicians

(Note: Plumbing systems are managed separately under the Plumbing Supervisor)

In addition to leading internal staff, the Technical Supervisor actively supervises, inspects, and verifies all technical works executed by external vendors and third-party contractors governed by Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) to ensure full compliance with service level agreements, safety standards, and quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership Supervision

• Supervise, schedule, and delegate work orders to internal Electrical, HVAC/AC, and Multi-skilled Technicians across daily shifts.
• Provide direct technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and hands-on assistance during complex electrical, cooling, or mechanical repairs.
• Conduct regular quality inspections of completed internal electrical work, HVAC servicing, and general repairs.
• Track team attendance, monitor ticket completion rates, and assist the Technical Facilities Coordinator with performance evaluations and skill development plans.

2. AMC On-Site Contractor Supervision

• Directly supervise all on-site technical contractors performing preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance under active Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) (e.g., Chillers, Generators, Elevators, High-Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, UPS systems).
• Verify that contractor work strictly complies with AMC scopes of work, safety guidelines, and campus quality standards before signing off on work completion sheets.
• Inspect contractor-supplied materials and spare parts for quality and specification compliance prior to installation.
• Maintain detailed logs of contractor site visits, AMC service schedules, breakdown histories, and vendor performance reports, flagging service delays or non-compliance to the Technical Facilities Coordinator.

3. Inventory Equipment Management

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for campus electrical systems (panels, transformers, indoor/outdoor lighting, UPS, back-up generators) and AC systems (chillers, AHUs, split units, package units).
• Supervise multi-skilled technicians handling general building maintenance, hardware, doors, fixtures, and non-plumbing mechanical systems.
• Manage the technical work-order queue, prioritizing critical requests to minimize disruption to academic and administrative activities.
• Coordinate technical power distribution, temporary lighting, and climate control needs for major campus events and functions.
• Collaborate with the Plumbing Supervisor on cross-functional maintenance issues and elevate major technical failures to the Technical Facilities Coordinator.

4. Inventory, Tools Safety Compliance

• Track inventory for electrical components, HVAC spares, refrigerants, and general hardware; submit purchase requests to the Technical Facilities Coordinator.
• Ensure internal staff and external contractors strictly adhere to electrical safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, refrigerant handling regulations, and campus health guidelines.
• Ensure all workers (staff and contractors) utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols for working at heights or in plant rooms.
• Maintain operational logs for statutory electrical inspections, generator running hours, and central HVAC maintenance as directed by the Technical Facilities Coordinator.

Qualifications Skills;Required:

• Experience: 4+ years of technical experience in commercial, industrial, or educational facility maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role that includes managing AMC contractors and vendors.
• Education/Certification: Diploma or ITI / Vocational Certification in Electrical Engineering, Air Conditioning Refrigeration, or Mechanical Trade.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of commercial power distribution, central/split AC systems, electric motors, non-plumbing MEP infrastructure, and contract SLA enforcement.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal technicians, external contractors, peer supervisors, faculty, and technical leadership.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in digital work-order systems (CMMS), vendor log tracking, basic MS Office/Email, and asset management software.

Preferred:

• Valid Electrical Supervisor License or certified HVAC/Refrigerant handling credentials.
• Prior experience supervising AMC vendors on a multi-building university or hospital campus.
• Basic understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS).