Building Maintenance Supervisor - Augusta
Listed on 2026-07-22
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Bureau of General Services
Opening Date: July 13, 2026
Closing Date: July 30, 2026
Grade/ Admin Unit: 20/Supervisory
Job Class Code: 8251
Salary: $21.69- $30.42 / Hourly
Position Number:
Location: Augusta
Telework: None
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
JOB DESCRIPTIONThis is a supervisory position overseeing the repair, maintenance, and small construction functions of a group of state buildings. Responsibilities include directing the activities of groups of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers performing general maintenance, repair, and building trades tasks. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS- Plans, assigns, coordinates, and monitors repairs to buildings and fixtures, general grounds maintenance, and janitorial and housekeeping tasks in order to ensure repairs and maintenance are accomplished and resources are properly utilized.
- Lays out and assigns construction and reconstruction projects not requiring engineering design in order to provide necessary services to facility users in a timely manner.
- Inspects buildings and prepares plans and specifications for repairs and maintenance in order to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and fire safety codes.
- Allocates and controls funds within maintenance budget in order to maximize benefits from available resources.
- Directs and monitors moving of furniture, equipment, and other items in order to ensure move is completed properly and all necessary safety precautions and requirements are observed.
- Directs and monitors staffs fleet vehicle condition and coordinates repairs and service.
- Assigns daily task to staff and processes all work orders through state work order system.
- Works with grounds crew to ensure snow removal team is adequately staffed.
- Works with HR to Job postings and payroll.
- Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and equipment of building and related mechanical trades.
- Knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in building maintenance and repair work.
- Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
- Ability to inspect buildings, premises, and equipment.
- Ability to plan maintenance, repair, and custodial activities.
- Ability to layout and supervise a variety of building repair and maintenance projects.
- Ability to assign and supervise work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled laborers.
- Ability to work from sketches and oral or written instructions.
- Ability to use applicable computer programs.
A four (4) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in general maintenance and repair work providing a basic knowledge of carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, and painting. At least one (1) year must have included supervision of skilled or unskilled workers performing general maintenance, repair, and/or custodial tasks.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSPlease submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
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