What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACILITIES SUPERVISOR position at State of Tennessee?
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
| Opening Date/Time | 10/20/2026 12:00AM Central Time |
| Closing Date/Time | 11/02/2026 11:59PM Central Time |
| Salary (Monthly) | $5,151.00 - $6,437.00 |
| Salary (Annually) | $61,812.00 - $77,244.00 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| City, State Location | Tiptonville, TN |
| Department | Correction |
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)
- 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
Salary : $61,812 - $77,244