FACILITIES SUPERVISOR - 10202026-81811

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time10/20/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time11/02/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,151.00 - $6,437.00Salary (Annually)$61,812.00 - $77,244.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationTiptonville, TNDepartmentCorrection

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAKE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) increasingly responsible and skilled full-time building maintenance or construction work in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, or other related area, including at least one year of lead or supervisory experience; qualifying fulltime building maintenance or construction work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervisory facilities maintenance work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class supervises a moderate-sized staff of building maintenance and skilled craft workers performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, boiler operation and related duties; and acts as the assistant to the facilities maintenance manager at a large facility or supervises a crew of workers performing roving maintenance at several facilities. This class differs from that of Facilities Manager 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is in charge of maintenance at a moderate-sized facility and may supervise Facilities Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Ensures environmental, occupational, safety, and health compliance according to state, federal, and local guidelines.
• Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for facility maintenance, repairs, and utility location.
• Oversees and performs various maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R, appliances, structural, environmental, and landscape management. Conducts facility inspections to assess maintenance and repair needs for systems like fire alarms, HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and structural components.
• Trains and supervises maintenance staff, ensuring facility readiness and conducting performance evaluations to promote productivity.
• Manages supply inventory, forecasts material needs, and prepares purchase requests for equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Reports maintenance and repair issues to relevant personnel to maintain safe and efficient facility operations.
• Monitors contractor performance to ensure security and proper execution of facility repairs.
• Assigns and prioritizes daily work orders for the maintenance staff, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Manages Ambiguity
• Directs Work
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Business Insight
• Decision Quality

Knowledge:

• Building and Construction

Skills:

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Active Learning and Listening
• Equipment Maintenance
• Troubleshooting

Abilities:

• Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

• Computer, Telephone
• Hand/Power Tools and Landscaping Equipment
• Vehicles
• Radio
• Scanner, Copy/Fax Machine, Printer