Maintenance Supervisor

Docdort; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Docdort is seeking an Industrial and Building Maintenance Lead to oversee repair and upkeep of facility structures and production machinery. This hands-on, supervisory role manages maintenance personnel, directs PM programs, enforces safety protocols, and coordinates with external contractors to minimize downtime and ensure smooth facility operations.

The candidate will supervise, train, and schedule staff, develop PM programs for industrial systems, diagnose equipment failures, and maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or vocational certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience.
• 1-2 years in leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in PLCs, relay logic, motors, conveyors, hydraulics.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, and building automation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance personnel.
• Develop, execute, and document PM programs for industrial machinery, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment failures; perform repairs.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, building codes, and PPE/lockout-tagout procedures.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and coordinate with external contractors for repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, track repair costs, and monitor facility performance.

Skills

Industrial troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or vocational certification (industrial maintenance/electrical/HVAC)

Job description

Job Description

The Industrial and Building Maintenance Lead oversees the repair and upkeep of facility structures and production machinery. This hands-on, supervisory role manages maintenance personnel, directs preventive maintenance programs, enforces safety protocols, and coordinates with external contractors to minimize equipment downtime and ensure smooth facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance personnel, assigning daily tasks and emergency repair work.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop, execute, and document PM programs for industrial machinery, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment failures, stepping in to perform repairs when necessary.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work meets OSHA regulations, building codes, and company quality standards. Enforce the use of PPE and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Inventory & Vendor Management: Oversee spare parts inventory, order operating supplies, and assist in managing external contractors for specialized or large-scale repairs.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate maintenance logs, track repair costs, and monitor facility.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or vocational certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or HVAC is preferred. Typically requires 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in industrial troubleshooting (PLCs, relay logic, motors, conveyors, hydraulics) and facility systems (boilers, chillers, building automation).
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, team motivation, and communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills: hvac,building,contractors,maintenance,leadership