Superintendent of Building Maintenance

Methuen; Methuen (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Methuen is seeking a Building Maintenance Superintendent to oversee municipal facilities, supervise maintenance staff, and coordinate capital projects. The role requires a valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license in Massachusetts and strong organizational skills.

The incumbent will manage vendor contracts, respond to emergency facility issues, and participate in winter maintenance activities, including plowing and snow removal, sometimes outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years in building maintenance or related field.
• Experience in supervisory or lead capacity is required.
• Massachusetts Journeyman/Master Electrician license is required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building maintenance and facilities management for municipal assets.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects and manage vendor contracts.
• Supervise maintenance staff and respond to emergency facility issues outside regular hours.
• Coordinate outside contractors for work beyond in-house capability.
• Participate in winter maintenance including snow plowing and salting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Traffic signal systems

NEC knowledge

Snow removal operations

Winter maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Journeyman Electrician license

Job description

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Job Opportunities

City of Methuen Employment Opportunities

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.

Special Requirements

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.

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