Maintenance Supervisor

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and grounds at the North Dakota Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) in Bismarck. This is a working supervisor role reporting to the Physical Plant Director.

You will supervise staff, coordinate building and grounds upkeep, carpentry, HVAC, painting, plumbing, and equipment operation to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or lead-worker capacity required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 250 lb; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and grounds at the AASF in Bismarck, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Perform building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and electrical repairs.
• Manage staff and contractors; coordinate ground maintenance such as mowing, trimming and landscaping.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Maintenance Supervisor

Position #: 540-6100

Job ID #: 3033578

Division: Office of the Adjutant General - Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF)

Location: Bismarck, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $4,593 - $5,600 / month

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on August 25, 2026

As a North Dakota State Agency, the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. OTAG offers rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous retirement plan, paid time-off, career growth, flexible work schedules, infant‑friendly policies, and much more! Please use our total rewards calculator to see the value of our total rewards package.

Summary Of Work

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the maintenance and grounds at the North Dakota Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). Duties include providing consistent maintenance services while adhering to safety practices and procedures. This is a "working" supervisor position that reports to the Physical Plant Director.

The Maintenance Supervisor will perform ground maintenance activities such as mowing, trimming, weed management, and landscaping; building maintenance including carpentry, pluming, flooring, painting, HVAC, pump, and electrical repairs; operating and maintaining various equipment; maintaining irrigation systems; and managing staff and contractors as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. OTAG will not provide sponsorship.

To be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of semiskilled or skilled building, mechanical, groundskeeping, maintenance, and/or construction work involving the operation of maintenance equipment with experience in a supervisory or lead‑worker capacity.

Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks and background investigation are required.

Ability to lift up to 250 lb. in a team lift, possess a valid driver's license and may be required to work some weekends or additional hours, if needed.

The incumbent requires a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills in dealing with contractors, and client. While interacting with the general public, must be empathetic.

Individuals will be required to have a pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain by a date determined by the Veteran Cemetery Director.

For more information about the position, contact Roy Peterson, Physical Plant Director at [phone]. For assistance in the application or interview process or to request a full job description, contact Jason Sutheimer, SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, CWP, Human Resource Director, at [phone].

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