Building Superintendent

Building Superintendent

This role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, operation, and improvement of municipal buildings, facilities, and the municipal parking garage. The position supervises facility maintenance programs, contractors, and capital projects to ensure City facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of municipal buildings and facilities
• Perform and coordinate skilled building trades work including carpentry, plumbing, painting, roofing, and general repairs
• Supervise contractors and ensure work meets specifications, codes, and timelines
• Oversee operation and maintenance of the municipal parking garage
• Inspect facilities and completed work for quality, safety, and compliance
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules and project priorities
• Assist with budget development and monitor facility-related expenditures
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and work order documentation
• Support capital improvement planning and long‑range facility needs
• Respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance issues
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and building codes
• Collaborate with City departments, vendors, consultants, and contractors
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in Facilities Management, Construction, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of building maintenance, construction, or facility operations experience, including supervisory experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered

• Competitive salary range of $30.39 – $44.63 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Salary rates may be subject to increase upon ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2026.
• General Unit collective bargaining agreement coverage
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical (PPO plan), dental, vision, life insurance (one times base salary), short and long‑term disability, and employee assistance program
• Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and 13 holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses
• Retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Plan (Maine PERS) or defined 457 with matching up to 6%

The City of Westbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.