Roving Field Maintenance Supervisor – Multi-Site Repairs

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Rescue Fund seeks a Roving Maintenance Supervisor to lead its Maintenance Team across multiple properties. You will supervise repairs, manage work orders, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and functionality of facilities.

You’ll plan projects, monitor inventories, and coordinate with DBO and AVP for inspections and vendor repairs. Strong leadership and hands-on maintenance skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years or more in building and property maintenance experience.
• At least four (4) years of experience providing custodial services in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with equipment and processes associated with custodial work.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Able to handle pressure and deadlines when resolving problems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Crisis management proficiency and calm decision-making under pressure.
• Strong initiative and ability to work under changing priorities.
• Project and time-management capabilities.
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the Maintenance Team.
• Plan, organize, and assign projects across the portfolio.
• Respond to emergencies on overnight and weekends when necessary.
• Monitor time and attendance, approve time-off, and complete payroll timesheets.
• Ensure materials and tools are available for projects and supervise safety practices.
• Inspect work to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors and managers on facility inspections and repairs.
• Diagnose defects and perform repairs per policy and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory and procurement of materials and tools.
• Document work orders, reports, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Oversee vendor repairs and ensure contract compliance.
• Perform seasonal tasks (AC, boiler flushing) and routine maintenance.
• Foster teamwork and maintain positive relations with staff and clients.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Crisis management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Children’s Rescue Fund seeks a Roving Maintenance Supervisor to lead its Maintenance Team across multiple properties. You will supervise repairs, manage work orders, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and functionality of facilities.

You’ll plan projects, monitor inventories, and coordinate with DBO and AVP for inspections and vendor repairs. Strong leadership and hands-on maintenance skills are essential for this role.