Maintenance Superintendent Jobs

Maintenance Superintendent jobs are open across manufacturing, commercial real estate, facilities management, hospitality, and utilities, at every level from lead technician to senior superintendent, with specializations in HVAC systems, industrial equipment, and preventive maintenance programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles160+
Top stateNew York
Top employerThe Michaels Organization
Top cityAlbany, NY
Work type88% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Facilities Maintenance Superintendent
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Facilities Maintenance Superintendent
Impact Beverage
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
201-500

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Superintendent of Maintenance - Rapid Transit
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Superintendent of Maintenance - Rapid Transit
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Newton, Massachusetts
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
High school
5,001-10,000

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Maintenance Superintendent
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Maintenance Superintendent
MMS Group
Bronx, New York
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$19 - $20/hr
Fire Safety Certification
501-1,000

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Senior Superintendent of Maintenance
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Senior Superintendent of Maintenance
The Maneikis Companies, Inc.
Lexington, Massachusetts
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$90k - $95k/yr
On-Site

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Maintenance Superintendent
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Maintenance Superintendent
Domtar
Kingsport, Tennessee
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Maintenance Superintendent Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • The Michaels Organization14
  • MMS6
  • Perdue5
  • ASARCO4
  • Ledcor4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Mining & Natural Resources
  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Food & Beverage

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance superintendent jobs.

  • 5 or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in a supervisory or lead role
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and schedule a team of maintenance technicians
  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms for work order and asset management
  • Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
  • OSHA compliance knowledge and experience enforcing safety protocols
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, with trade certifications preferred

Tips for Your Maintenance Superintendent Job Search

Quantify your preventive maintenance results

Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Replace vague statements like 'managed maintenance team' with specifics: how many technicians you supervised, what downtime you reduced, or how you cut reactive repair costs through a PM schedule you built.

List your certifications above your summary

Certifications like HVAC licenses, boiler operator credentials, or OSHA 30 are shortlisted requirements in many maintenance superintendent postings. Place them near the top of your resume so a recruiter skimming for compliance doesn't miss them.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists maintenance superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by facility type

A maintenance superintendent role at a hotel chain runs very differently from one at a food processing plant or a Class A office complex. Filter your search by industry or facility type so your cover letter can speak directly to the specific equipment, regulations, and staffing structures the employer deals with every day.

Prepare a portfolio of completed projects

Bring documentation to interviews: before-and-after photos of capital projects, sample PM checklists you authored, or a one-page summary of a major equipment upgrade you managed. Tangible evidence of your work separates you from candidates who only describe their responsibilities verbally.

Negotiate scope before discussing compensation

Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify the budget authority you'll hold, the deferred maintenance backlog you're inheriting, and whether capital projects are funded for the first year. Maintenance superintendent roles vary enormously in real authority, and those details affect the actual value of any compensation package.

Maintenance Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance superintendents?

The most active employers for maintenance superintendents right now are The Michaels Organization, MMS, and Perdue, and the most openings are in New York, Nevada, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume include manufacturing, commercial real estate, and hospitality.

How many maintenance superintendent jobs are remote?

About 12% of maintenance superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are facilities planning, capital project oversight, and maintenance program administration rather than day-to-day building operations.

How do you become a maintenance superintendent?

Most maintenance superintendents start as technicians in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or general mechanical trades, then move into lead or foreman roles where they gain scheduling and team supervision experience. Earning a relevant trade license or certification, learning a CMMS platform, and demonstrating ownership of a full PM program are the steps that most often lead to a superintendent promotion.

Can you get hired as a maintenance superintendent without much experience?

Getting hired at the superintendent level with limited experience is difficult, but not impossible for candidates who can show strong technical depth in one trade, some lead or crew supervision history, and familiarity with work order systems. Targeting smaller facilities, properties managed by regional owners, or newly constructed buildings without an established maintenance team can open doors that large employers won't.

What does the maintenance superintendent interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your trade background and supervisory experience, followed by an on-site interview where you may tour the facility and answer scenario-based questions about handling equipment failures, managing vendor relationships, and setting up a PM schedule. Final-stage interviews often involve a conversation with the facilities director or property manager about budget management and capital planning.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance superintendent jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.

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