Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Young World Physical Education; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State College Area School District is seeking a Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor to provide students, staff, and other building occupants with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment.

The supervisor oversees district facilities, mechanical systems, and building operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance activities across district facilities to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Coordinate work orders, preventative maintenance, inspections, logs and reports in line with district policies.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff and prioritize tasks during emergencies or staff shortages.
• Manage payroll approvals, overtime, inventory and procurement for materials as needed.
• Support district security planning and locksmith operations to minimize disruption to instruction.

Job description

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Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor

State College Area School District DISTRICT WIDE - STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5857566

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The State College Area School District is looking for a Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor to provide students, staff, and other building occupants with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment.

The Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all district facilities, mechanical systems, and building operations remain in safe, reliable working order. This role oversees daily maintenance activities, coordinates building needs, and maintains compliance with regulatory requirements. The Supervisor manages work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, logs, reports, and budget-related documentation in alignment with district policies and state or federal regulations.

This position provides technical guidance and direction to maintenance staff, including prioritizing tasks, coordinating workflow, and adjusting assignments in response to building activities, staff shortages, or emergencies. The Supervisor reviews and approves payroll records and overtime, maintains inventory and procurement for necessary materials, and works closely with building administrators to minimize disruption to instruction and student activities. The role also supports district security planning and oversees locksmith operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong diagnostic and repair skills across a wide range of systems, including commercial kitchen equipment, HVAC units, boilers, pumps, plumbing fixtures, water and sewer systems, burners, compressors, pool systems, unit ventilators, digital and pneumatic controls, motors, lighting, electrical panels, fire alarms, and related infrastructure. A commitment to safe working conditions, clear communication, and high quality service is essential. Supervisory experience and broad mechanical aptitude are strongly preferred.

The position is scheduled for 12 months/year, 40 hours/week.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mike Fisher , Director of Physical Plant
• PHYSICAL PLANT
• Phone: [phone]

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