Maintenance Supervisor

Non-Exempt position located at 900 39th Street, Newport News, Virginia 23607.

About the Role

The Facility Maintenance Supervisor oversees and maintains the physical upkeep and daily operations of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Working alongside the Facility Manager, they manage maintenance personnel, schedule preventive maintenance, coordinate with external vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory codes. This role involves maintaining records, supervising maintenance and subcontracted personnel, and training maintenance technicians in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Facility Manager to conduct and coordinate Trident Maritime Systems – Hampton’s facilities.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA regulations.
• Assists in training managers, employees, and new hires in electrical safety practices and procedures.
• Performs and supervises preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and maintenance of facility grounds.
• Leads the recruiting, training, and professional development of maintenance technicians.
• Assists the Facility Manager in developing and adhering to the departmental budget, tracking spending, and sourcing/managing parts, tools, and supplies.
• Oversees external contractors or vendors during specialized projects.
• Maintains accurate logs of maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and repair costs.
• Completes regular, routine checks and surveillance of buildings and systems to ensure proper maintenance.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests or issues.
• Assists in the execution and management of environmental programs and requirements.
• Ensures supply inventory, tracking, and ordering of necessary parts, tools, and maintenance materials.
• Balances short-term facility maintenance goals with long-term effectiveness.
• Communicates clearly with executives and employees regarding building activities and problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft products, including moderate Excel capabilities.
• General knowledge and understanding of OSHA 1910 Standard and NFPA 70E standards.
• Working knowledge of SDS sheets.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• 5-10 years of proven facility experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, or outdoors; must be physically capable of standing, bending, and lifting equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of general maintenance procedures with proficiency in some or all of the following: plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical/mechanical systems.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical systems and machinery, and fluid systems.
• Understanding and experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or technical trade school program.
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment.
• Preventive Maintenance and Repair training.
• Hazwoper Certificate (desired but not required).
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Training (desired but not required).
• OSHA 10 Certification (desired but not required).
• Valid First Aid and/or AED certification (desired but not required).

Work Environment

The work environment may expose the employee to suspected workplace hazards related to manufacturing steel products in fabrication and machining. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.