Maintenance Supervisor

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead facilities staff across shifts, directing maintenance, training, and safety programs while ensuring reliable building operations.

You will oversee repairs to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, coordinate with internal teams and contractors, manage preventive maintenance, and administer department policies within Ohio regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Apprenticeship trade or vocational school or four years of on-the-job training in the area of responsibility.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurability.
• Four years as a fully qualified tradesperson or technician in respective area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance staff across assigned shifts.
• Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, internal departments and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintain department reports and records and assist with policy development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & coaching

Budget management

Safety & compliance

Facility operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade or vocational training

Four years as tradesperson/technician

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead and support facilities staff by providing direction, training, coaching, and mentorship across assigned shifts. In this role, you will oversee the installation, inspection, repair, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and facility equipment, while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. You will coordinate closely with Maintenance Control, internal departments, and external contractors to plan and execute facility-related projects and daily operations.

A caregiver in this position works days + on-call shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Maintain knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory and administrative requirements related to departmental operations and ensure departmental compliance.
• Provide comprehensive building maintenance and service for an assigned shift for the hospital system.
• Manage assigned staff of general maintenance workers. Interviews, selects, trains, orients, assigns, inspects work, evaluates performance, and makes recommendations for discipline, termination and other related personnel actions.
• Oversee mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance, electrical and communications repairs and maintenance.
• Oversight may include finishing repairs, including wallpaper and painting; grounds keeping; the keying system; and assigning preventive maintenance tasks.
• Administer established department/hospital policies and procedures and adhere to quality, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assist with establishing maintenance policies and procedures.
• Maintain department reports and records.
• Coordinate with other Supervisors and Planner to ensure a comprehensive maintenance program.
• Fill in for other Supervisors during vacations and absences.
• Coordinate with hospital nursing and operations staff to foster a teamwork spirit and the providing of departmental service excellence.
• Operate area of responsibility within assigned budget.
• Implement a program of continuous quality, service and operational efficiency improvement.
• Issue purchase orders for emergency contracted services as needed.
• Contribute to the safe and continuous operation of the assigned facilities shop/trade including Preventative Maintenance, Operation and testing in accordance with Ohio law and applicable codes and policies.
• Assist with developing Preventative Maintenance needed for maintaining building systems and trade standards/specifications.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of work completed by assigned employees.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of apprenticeship trade or vocational school or knowledge obtained through four years of on-the-job training experience in the appropriate area of responsibility
• Valid state driver's license (VDL) required and must be insurable under Cleveland Clinic driver's policy
• Four years as a fully qualified tradesperson or technician in respective area of responsibility (e.g., electrical, plumbing)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or related field
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager - American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• One year of previous supervisory experience or demonstration of formal education in business management or related field
• MedGas experience
• Previous HVAC or Construction experience

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands require full body motion including ability to perform work while bending, stooping, stretching, climbing ladders; requires dexterity and strength sufficient to operate required tools and machinery; typically required to lift and carry machinery and/or equipment weighing 25 to 100 lbs. and/or assist with lifting weights exceeding 100 lbs.
• Requires color acuity sufficient to distinguish color coded wiring and piping.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).