What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent position at MPW Industrial Services?
Job Description
We’re looking for a dependable Superintendent to support industrial cleaning operations by coordinating field activities, supervising crews, and ensuring safe, efficient job execution. This role serves as a key link between customers, field personnel, and branch leadership while helping deliver high-quality service and operational excellence.
What You’ll Bring
You enjoy meaningful work and take pride in contributing to a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and look for ways to enhance processes and service. You understand that success comes from accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing for customers and colleagues.
You’ll Fit Right In If You Are
We’re looking for a dependable Superintendent to support industrial cleaning operations by coordinating field activities, supervising crews, and ensuring safe, efficient job execution. This role serves as a key link between customers, field personnel, and branch leadership while helping deliver high-quality service and operational excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide teams, delegate responsibilities, and maintain accountability in fast-paced environments.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to building relationships and delivering exceptional service on every job.
- Problem-solving ability to adapt quickly, make sound decisions, and overcome operational challenges while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Organizational strength to manage multiple priorities, coordinate resources, and keep projects on schedule under changing conditions.
- Support the planning, organization, and coordination of industrial cleaning projects and site operations.
- Build and maintain customer relationships through routine site visits and direct interaction during project execution.
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure customer requirements and job specifications are achieved.
- Assist with estimating, bidding, and project planning activities under branch leadership guidance.
- Identify labor, equipment, and material requirements needed for successful job completion.
- Coordinate crew scheduling and resource allocation to ensure timely project execution.
- Verify that personnel arrive at job sites with the proper equipment and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct safety meetings and verify completion of required environmental and safety documentation.
- Participate in accident investigations and corrective action activities when necessary.
- Support preparation and accuracy of work orders, payroll documentation, and billing records.
- Maintain job history files to improve future planning, resource utilization, and project efficiency.
- Provide leadership and direction to supervisors and field personnel at customer locations.
- Perform site audits to verify quality standards, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor project progress and help resolve operational issues that could impact schedules or service delivery.
- Balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining cost-effective operations.
- Respond to emergency service needs and support operations during non-traditional work hours when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support branch and customer needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology or related field preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
- Experience in industrial cleaning, equipment maintenance, construction, or a related industrial environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial operations, mechanical systems, equipment, and maintenance practices preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout extended shifts.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in physically demanding industrial environments for 8–12 hours.
- Ability to work around industrial equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, chemicals, fumes, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions while wearing required PPE, including respirators.
- Ability to travel to customer locations, including overnight assignments when required.
- Availability to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, emergency response situations, and on-call assignments as business needs dictate.
- Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and floating holidays
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community
- Employee referral bonus program
- Wellness benefits that support your overall health and well-being
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership growth
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Stable company with long-term career opportunities
You enjoy meaningful work and take pride in contributing to a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and look for ways to enhance processes and service. You understand that success comes from accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing for customers and colleagues.
You’ll Fit Right In If You Are
- Motivated by purpose, service, and delivering results
- Organized, dependable, and committed to high-quality work
- A strong communicator who builds positive working relationships
- Proactive and solution-oriented
- Adaptable and open to learning and growth
- Someone who values respect, teamwork, and professionalism