Maintenance Supervisor Jobs in Maine
Maintenance Supervisor jobs in Maine see consistent demand across manufacturing, hospitality, property management, and institutional facilities, with openings at every level from working lead to senior facilities supervisor. The busiest hiring markets are Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where employers like Hannaford, Jackson Laboratory, and MaineHealth regularly bring on maintenance supervisors to keep large, complex facilities running. The most sought-after specialties include HVAC systems, industrial equipment maintenance, and multi-trade building operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and supervise department team members to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve company objectives. Engage and develop the asset care team members to deliver expected levels of reliability. As part of the greater maintenance leadership team, be an active member who contributes to the MFI culture's advancement. Direct responsibility for the maintenance team members and their performance.
- Responsible for supervising maintenance or project contractors while onsite to include human safety, food safety, and plant GMP requirements.
- Responsible for all maintenance team metrics. Ability to balance maintenance (tactical and strategic) initiatives that align with plant business strategies while on shift.
- Assists with planning and cost estimates for annual and longer-term capital and operating budgets to deliver to business plan. Investigate the condition of buildings, equipment, and grounds, and recommend improvements in the facilities to ensure that business needs are met.
- Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support maintenance reporting and decision making. This will be accomplished through the guidance of MFI ARM standards.
- Keeps accurate and up-to-date records (i.e., SAP data, Kronos, KPI’s, etc..).
- Works with planning and scheduling to utilize team personnel in a cost-effective manner.
- Adhere to established MFI standards for assessing the quality of work performed by employees and contractors.
- Supervise the completion of work through review of reports and frequent site inspections.
- Recognizes and takes steps to resolve operating problems to minimize their impact on the business.
- Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability centered maintenance (RCM) to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement. Will champion the plant’s RCM and RCA process.
- Create and foster a team environment that demonstrates genuine concern for personal and professional development of all employees by providing team members opportunity for development to their full potential through the MFI ARMED program.
- Ability to coordinate and partner with corporate stakeholder groups to build and maintain programs and processes consistent with MFI standards.
- Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
- Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors. Assumes personal responsibility to ensure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
- Adheres to quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports on any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
- Always ensures required regulatory compliance.
- Participate in acquiring talent within maintenance organization. Includes interviewing, recruiting, and selection for salaried and hourly team members. Actively support recruiting events and talent pipeline efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field is preferred. Can also have an associate's degree, two-year technical certificate, and / or a relevant combination of experience which demonstrates technical and leadership aptitude. Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations or maintenance or utilities operations is preferred
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred.
- Understanding of PLC and equipment automation preferred.
- Trained and competent in MFI MTL1, MTL2, & MTL3 skills preferred
- Prior experience in SAP preferred
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with superb time management skills
- Ability to lead teams and hold team members accountable, while successfully achieving results through internal and external resources
- Excellent administrative and follow-up skills to achieve successful maintenance and repair programs.
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance supervisor jobs across Maine.
- Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience including supervisory responsibility
- EPA 608 certification for any role involving refrigerants or HVAC systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and schedule a maintenance team across multiple shifts
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as Hippo or eMaint
- Valid Maine driver's license and ability to travel between facilities as required
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Maine workplace safety regulations
Maintenance Supervisor Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance supervisor in Maine?
Most maintenance supervisors in Maine move into the role after several years in a hands-on trade such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or general facilities work. Maine does not require a state-issued supervisor license specifically for maintenance, but employers consistently expect relevant trade credentials, such as a Maine electrical license from the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation or an EPA 608 certification, combined with proven team leadership experience. An associate degree in facilities management or industrial technology strengthens applications considerably.
Which companies hire maintenance supervisors in Maine?
Companies currently hiring maintenance supervisors in Maine include Blue Water Hospitality Group, Metropolis, and J.D. Irving, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maine's strong manufacturing sector, major hospital networks, and large resort and hospitality properties are the most reliable ongoing sources of maintenance supervisor openings across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most maintenance supervisor jobs?
Orono, Wells, and Ashland have the most maintenance supervisor openings in Maine. Portland anchors the list as the state's largest city, with dense commercial real estate, hospital campuses, and hotel properties driving steady demand, while Bangor and Augusta generate openings through state government facilities, regional medical centers, and manufacturing operations that are concentrated in central and eastern Maine.
Are there remote maintenance supervisor jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance supervisors are fundamentally hands-on and facility-based, so most roles require daily on-site presence. About 0% of maintenance supervisor openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically involve regional portfolio oversight or administrative coordination rather than direct day-to-day facilities work.
How can I get hired as a maintenance supervisor in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a maintenance technician or facilities assistant at a large Maine employer such as a hospital system, a university like the University of Maine, or a property management company overseeing multi-family housing. From there, moving into a lead technician role before a formal supervisor title is the most common ladder. Earning an EPA 608 certification or completing a trade apprenticeship through the Maine Apprenticeship Program signals readiness to employers and accelerates the transition.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance supervisor jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to maintenance supervisor jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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