A Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for keeping a facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen.

A Maintenance Supervisor will usually be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility. Some other tasks a Maintenance Supervisor may be called upon to do include:

Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair

Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures

Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs

Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly

Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof

Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries

Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped