Maintenance Supervisor Non-Licensed

Main Purpose of Job

To supervise, coordinate, and perform building maintenance, repair, and construction activities for Maryland State Police facilities statewide, including work in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmithing, painting, welding, and related trades. Additionally, this role will manage subordinate staff and contractors across multiple trades and ensure work is completed in compliance with codes, safety standards, and project specifications.

• Organizes, assigns, and inspects maintenance, repair, and construction work performed by state personnel and outside contractors across multiple trades.
• Supervises skilled and semi-skilled trades staff; provides training, evaluates performance, recommends personnel actions, and enforces workplace safety and conduct standards.
• Evaluates staff performance, writes job observations, and performs and documents Performance Evaluation Program (PEP) reviews with subordinates.
• Addresses submitted tickets for maintenance repairs and issues, and responds to written and verbal requests for maintenance service.
• Conducts regular facility inspections to assess infrastructure condition, identify hazards, and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Oversees vendor coordination for contracted work; reviews invoices and job performance for compliance.
• Develops job scopes and specifications for both in-house work and contracted services; ensures work is executed in compliance with code, safety standards (eg., OSHA, MOSH), and agency expectations.
• Estimates and orders construction materials required for assigned maintenance and renovation projects.
• Manages the requisition of materials, tools, and supplies; verifies receipt and quality; ensures inventories are properly maintained.
• Assists immediate supervisor as needed to support divisional planning, reporting, and project execution.
• Responds to emergencies after hours and makes operational decisions to protect life safety, minimize damage, and restore functionality.
• Performs advanced-level repair and diagnostic work in one or more trades, including HVAC troubleshooting, electrical system repair, plumbing system maintenance, and structural/carpentry renovations.
• Diagnoses and corrects complex building system malfunctions, including controls, distribution systems, and equipment-level faults.
• Interprets and updates technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction plans to perform and oversee accurate installations or modifications.
• Leads specialized or high‑complexity projects that require trade mastery, cross‑discipline coordination, or in‑field judgment beyond routine repairs.
• Operates advanced diagnostic tools and trade‑specific equipment to test, commission, or verify system performance and safety compliance.
• Operates agency‑owned heavy equipment such as backhoes, Bobcats, and pickup trucks as necessary for project and facility needs.
• Performs snow removal duties using designated equipment during winter weather events, ensuring facility access and safety.
• Interacts with agency staff, vendors, and external partners to determine maintenance needs and service priorities.
• Maintains professional and courteous communication with stakeholders and building occupants.
• Performs all other assigned duties necessary to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Maryland State Police facilities.

Education:

Eighth grade.

Experience:

Six years’ experience in building maintenance or building construction trades, including five years of responsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promotion of others.

Note:

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non‑commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance specialty codes in the utility systems repair field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Previous supervisory experience working with a federal, state, county, or local government agency.
• Possession of a recognized trade…