Lead Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio, specifically the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, is seeking a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1 in Columbus to lead facility maintenance and supervise staff across facilities, grounds, and related systems.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating repairs, overseeing building systems, and ensuring safe, mission-ready operations while managing budgets and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience supervising staff in a facilities, maintenance, construction, or building operations environment
• Experience coordinating maintenance, repair, renovation, or building operations work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, manuals, and technical instructions
• Ability to prepare reports, records, and written documentation
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees, leadership, contractors, and facility stakeholders
• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams

Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations & Team Leadership: Lead and supervise day-to-day maintenance operations for assigned facilities, grounds, and related systems. Assign, schedule, guide, and review the work of maintenance staff; set work priorities; monitor quality and timeliness; and ensure maintenance activities support safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities.
• Project Coordination & Contractor Oversight: Plan and coordinate repair, renovation, and maintenance projects. Develop scopes of work, material lists, and cost estimates; assist with procurement-related activities; coordinate projects beyond in-house capability; and monitor contractor work for quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Maintenance Systems & Technical Problem Solving: Oversee maintenance issues involving building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and grounds-related needs. Serve as a lead resource in identifying problems, coordinating solutions, and helping restore safe and reliable operations.
• Supervision, Accountability & Employee Development: Carry out full supervisory responsibilities consistent with State of Ohio expectations. Communicate job expectations, monitor performance, approve timekeeping and leave within policy, address performance issues when needed, and support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and work assignments.
• Budget, Purchasing & Administrative Oversight: Support maintenance planning through budget awareness, work order review, coordination of supplies and materials, maintenance records, reports, and operational documentation. Help ensure responsible stewardship of public resources and sound decision-making.
• Communication & Readiness: Keep leadership and stakeholders informed on maintenance priorities, facility issues, project status, and operational impact. This role supports the Warfighter Fundamentals by reinforcing readiness, accountability, teamwork, communication, and stewardship in daily operations.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Computer Literacy

Project Management

Inventory Control

Job description

The State of Ohio, specifically the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, is seeking a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1 in Columbus to lead facility maintenance and supervise staff across facilities, grounds, and related systems.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating repairs, overseeing building systems, and ensuring safe, mission-ready operations while managing budgets and procurement activities.