Maintenance Supervisor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking an experienced maintenance supervisor to oversee daily operations of the maintenance department in Milwaukee. This role is pivotal in evaluating systems, planning work, and ensuring facilities run smoothly.

You will lead maintenance staff, implement preventive programs, and coordinate with other departments to minimize disruption. Flexible scheduling and on-call responsibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance teams.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting systems.
• Ability to plan work orders and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting systems.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, estimate labor and costs, and track completion.
• Supervise maintenance workers and provide training.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize disruption.

Skills

Team Leadership

Maintenance Supervision

Preventive Maintenance

Project Management

Safety Training

Job description

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Pay: $21-24.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week. On call position flexible scheduling required. Monday - Saturday days, evenings, weekends

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking an experienced and skilled supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our maintenance department. This role is crucial in evaluating systems, determining maintenance needs, and planning work assignments to ensure our facilities run smoothly and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

Maintenance Operations

• Facilitate or perform maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting systems
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs
• Initiate and manage work order system to track completion and quality
• Estimate labor, materials, and costs for all work orders
• Keep necessary records including maintenance log, mileage log, and OSHA log
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and compliance requirements

Team Leadership

• Supervise and train maintenance workers
• Provide training and mentoring to promote success
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure proper use of PPE including gloves, masks, and back guards

Project Management

• Assess building systems to plan work assignments
• Create and manage project schedules
• Determine maintenance and repair priorities
• Coordinate with other departments for minimal disruption
• Available for flexible schedule including early/late shifts and some weekends

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!