Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Somerset County of Maine; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset County of Maine seeks a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance, repair and general upkeep across county facilities. Responsibilities include supervising custodial staff, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of plumbing, electrical, and building systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, the ability to read specifications, and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising custodial staff or facilities teams.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance practices.
• Ability to apply carpentry and masonry basics where needed.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturers' specifications for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior facilities at county buildings.
• Oversee contracted vendors when applicable.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs or coordinate services as needed.
• Ensure safety protocols and maintain SDS documentation.
• Assist with custodial supervision and daily inspections.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Supervision

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry

Job description

Department: Maintenance Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt Hours: M-F 6am-2pm (and as needed)

Current Budgeted Wage: $22-$24.50/hr.

Job Summary

This position involves the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance at several county facilities, Work may include monitoring, instructing and overseeing the activities of custodial staff. Work is performed under general supervision of the County Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regular maintenance of interior and exterior facilities at the County Courthouse, County Extension Office, Regional Communications Center and Emergency Operations Center. Based on the level of expertise needed, this position may oversee the work of a contracted vendor.

• Interior responsibilities include doors, locking mechanisms, plumbing and heating systems, electrical fixtures, moving (removing) equipment, elevator maintenance and repairs, repairs to masonry, walls and woodwork to include painting.
• Interior responsibilities also include oversight and assistance with custodial cleaning of each building to include providing custodial service in the event the regular custodian is not available. Incidents like spills, leaks and overflows will require immediate attention during the workday.
• Exterior responsibilities include mowing and trimming the lawns in a neat and clean manner resulting in buildings, sidewalks and parking lots clear of grass clippings. Winter maintenance includes keeping parking lots and walkways clear of snow and regular application of salt and sand during working hours.
• Exterior responsibilities also include oversight of capital repairs and projects as determined by Department Heads and directed by the County Administrator.

• Troubleshoot, investigate, and assess maintenance and repair issues to determine the appropriate method of resolution. When practical and within the scope of the position, perform necessary repairs or corrective maintenance; when outside the scope of the position, coordinate appropriate contracted services and follow through to ensure the issue is resolved.
• Safety protocol includes cleaning and maintaining hand tools, machines, equipment, and work area daily, and to maintain the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) required by the County Hazard Communication Policy.
• Additional duties assigned by the County Administrator.

General Expectations

• Work as a member of a team in the performance of duties
• Communicate with Department Heads regarding project timelines and follow-up
• Attend scheduled Building Safety Meetings
• Create and maintain checklists for daily, monthly and yearly inspections
• Ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately
• Be neat and maintain a professional appearance
• Possess a valid Maine Driver’s License
• Maintain confidentiality to protect the County’s interest where appropriate

Specifications/Qualifications

• Ability to provide instruction and oversee the work of custodial staff.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in plumbing, welding, electrical, and general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to apply general carpentry and masonry skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow manufacturer’s specifications and instructions for cleaning and repairing machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions needed to perform mechanical repair work.
• Ability to safely operate standard power and hand tools.
• Ability to apply general carpentry and masonry skills.
• Ability to perform general mechanical repair work, electrical repair and sewage problems.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hand to finger, wrist movement, handle, or operate objects, controls, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to lift upwards of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Usual Work Conditions: Noise level while operating equipment may require hearing protection as appropriate or required. Protective eyewear, footwear and other protective equipment may be required when operating equipment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026