Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads maintenance staff, including hiring, training, mentoring, and assigning tasks to ensure timely completion of work.
• Planners and schedules maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Inspects facilities and equipment to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate repairs or upgrades.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and codes, maintaining a safe work environment for staff and occupants.
• Manages budgets and resources, including ordering and tracking maintenance supplies, equipment, and contractor services.
• Coincides with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or installations.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical expertise in areas such as plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve maintenance issues.
• Leadership and team management abilities to guide and motivate maintenance staff effectively.
• Organizational skills for scheduling, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication skills to liaise with staff, management, and external contractors.
• Administrative capabilities, including budgeting, reporting, and inventory management.

Education And Experience

• Formal education is not always required, but vocational certificates, technical training, or degrees in facility management, engineering, or related fields are advantageous.
• Relevant experience in maintenance, facilities management, or skilled trades is highly valued, often including prior roles such as Maintenance Technician, Facilities Coordinator, or Lead Hand.
• Certifications from professional organizations, such as the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) or the American Public Works Association (APWA), can enhance qualifications.

Work Environment

The role often requires on-site presence to oversee maintenance operations, conduct inspections, and respond to emergencies.

Summary

A Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring that facilities and equipment remain functional, safe, and efficient. The position combines technical knowledge, leadership, and administrative skills to manage maintenance teams, coordinate projects, and uphold safety and operational standards across all assigned facilities.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.