Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Bourne, MA

17d

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor performs maintenance tasks at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility and assists the Director of Facilities. The role receives general direction and oversight from the Director of Facilities and follows established guidelines and best practices. This position supports daily Facilities Department operations and helps supervise staff responsible for custodial and grounds maintenance. It also oversees and escorts contractors working in the facility, ensuring safety protocols are followed. The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor participates in staff screening and hiring, training, supervision, and annual performance evaluations. The role assists with facility, equipment, and grounds inspections; recommends improvements; responds to maintenance emergencies and after-hours requests; and coordinates responses. It supports building maintenance, repairs, and renovations, reviews cleaning checklists and work orders, addresses discrepancies, and reviews staff time and attendance and shift assignments. Administrative responsibilities include completing forms and reporting maintenance status to the Director of Facilities. The position is responsible for estimates and installation for new and existing systems, maintaining inventory, and performing routine building maintenance such as painting, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, and heating and ventilation system maintenance. The employee must comply with applicable safety and health regulations. Duties may change with or without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
At least five years of experience in general building repair and maintenance.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Valid driver's license.
Availability for call-backs as needed.
Physical stamina and endurance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and solve problems in a high-pressure environment.
Working knowledge of building maintenance practices.
Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry practices.
Ability to work independently and perform assigned tasks.
Ability to work with other facility department members as necessary.
Working knowledge of inventory management.
Knowledge of types and uses of materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance work.
Knowledge of methods followed in building custodial work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Facilities Management or a related area of study.
At least one year of experience working in a correctional facility; this experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operation of the Facilities Department.
Assist in directly supervising Facilities staff assigned to custodial and grounds maintenance duties.
Supervise and escort contractors performing work within the facility and ensure safety protocols are followed.
Participate in staff screening and hiring, training, supervision, and annual performance evaluations.
Assist with facility, equipment, and grounds inspections and recommend facility improvements.
Respond to maintenance and repair emergencies, including after-hours requests, and coordinate responses.
Assist with supervision of building operations, maintenance, repairs, and renovations performed by employees and contractors.
Review daily cleaning checklists and verify that work was completed as indicated.
Address discrepancies between staff work-order reviews and the actual condition of the facility.
Review Facilities staff time and attendance and shift assignments.
Assist with Facilities Department administrative functions, complete forms, and report maintenance status to the Director of Facilities.
Prepare estimates and handle installation for new and existing systems.
Maintain inventory of machinery and vehicle parts, facility supplies, furniture, and miscellaneous warehouse items.
Perform routine building maintenance, including painting, minor electrical repairs, minor plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation system maintenance.
Comply with safety and health regulations.