Superintendent of Building Maintenance

City of Methuen; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Methuen is seeking a Building Maintenance Superintendent to manage municipal buildings, supervise staff, and coordinate contracts for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds. The role requires licensure, NEC safety knowledge, and the ability to respond to emergencies and winter maintenance.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple facilities are essential, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. The position is full-time and local to Methuen, MA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years in building maintenance or facilities management with 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license required at time of application.
• Knowledge of NEC and safety codes; traffic signal systems experience preferred; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and safe operation of municipal buildings and facilities.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and contractors; plan preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and manage outside vendors for specialized work.
• Respond to facility issues, including winter maintenance such as plowing and salting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Building maintenance

Vendor coordination

Emergency response

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman/Master Electrician license (MA)

Job description

General Statement Of Duties

The Building Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, repair, and safe operation of municipal buildings and facilities. This position plans, coordinates, supervises, and performs building maintenance activities involving HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, mechanical equipment, grounds, building security, and general facility operations. The Superintendent supervises maintenance personnel and contractors, develops preventative maintenance programs, coordinates emergency repairs, monitors building conditions, and ensures municipal facilities are maintained in a safe, functional, efficient, and cost-effective manner. The position requires considerable independent judgment, technical knowledge, organizational ability, and the ability to effectively coordinate maintenance activities across multiple municipal facilities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, facilities management, construction, or a related building trade, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity. A current, valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by the state of Massachusetts is required at the time of application. Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and applicable state and local safety codes is essential. Experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal systems and related municipal infrastructure — including signal controllers, detection systems, and associated wiring and conduit — is required; familiarity with MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards is preferred. The candidate will be responsible for assessing signal malfunctions, coordinating emergency repairs, and managing outside contractors or vendors for work beyond in-house capability, The candidate must be familiar with snow and ice removal operations and be available to participate in winter maintenance activities, including plowing, sanding and emergency response during storm events, which may require work outside or regular business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to manage vendor contracts, coordinate capital improvement projects, supervise maintenance staff, and respond to emergency facility issues outside of regular business hours. A valid drivers license and the ability to pass a background check are required. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Category City of Methuen Employment Opportunities Status Open Salary $102,579 - $120,242 annual salary, Local 123 Posted September 8, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Building Maintenance Superintendent JP PDF

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Methuen is committed to the full inclusion and consideration of all qualified individuals for its open positions, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. It is the City of Methuen’s goal to embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from underrepresented groups to help make its vision a reality, by providing access to resources to all candidates and providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.