Facilities Supervisor (Full-Time)

Notice of Employment Opportunity

The following job posting will remain open until February 12 2026.

FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

Starting Pay Rate: $88881

2026 Salary Range: $88881 to $141854 (15 Steps)

Canton Township is a reciprocal unit as defined in the Reciprocal Retirement Act Act 88 of 1961.

• See attached job description and hiring process for minimum qualifications hiring criteria and timeline.
• This is an external posting open to all applicants.
• Must meet the minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
• Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Division.
• Only those applications that are received in the Human Resources Division prior to the posted deadline will be considered.

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age gender sex pregnancy national origin disability height weight gender identity marital status military status sexual orientation veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.

Job Description and Hiring Process Attached

Date Posted: January 30 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

EXEMPT

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is an administrative and supervisory position for all Township Facilities. This position performs direct supervisory duties of union maintenance custodial and part-time maintenance staff. This position is responsible for the administration of all capital projects for all facilities and maintenance. This position serves as the lead administrator for energy practices and procedures for the organization. Additionally the position is responsible for the coordination of building systems organization-wide including security and fire suppression systems. An employee in this position hires trains and schedules staff supervises contractors and writes project specifications. This position will inspect all facilities for maintenance needs energy efficiencies and safety compliance. The position works under the general direction of the Project and Facilities Services Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Note: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed.)

• Schedules and supervises facility maintenance staff and verifies that all tasks are completed as assigned.
• Maintains accurate records reports and logs.
• Provides supervision and security of facilities including emergency management.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in good working order.
• Coordinates room set ups and tear downs when needed.
• Ensures that the cleanliness of all facilities is maintained.
• Plans and supervises repair work performed by contractors.
• Plans initiates and administers all capital projects for facilities maintenance and historic properties.
• Leads the Organizations effort in energy efficiency including grant implementation and reporting researching energy alternatives and technologies and activities such as benchmarking energy use identifying trends anomalies and opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.
• Indoor event coordination for facilities (Home Expo Annual Shutdown State of Township).
• On call for emergency situations power outages equipment failure and staff support.
• Identify and implement PM programs for all mechanical and essential equipment throughout the Township.
• Point of contact of all Township surveillance cameras panic buttons door strikes and badge swipes.
• Lead for creating overseeing and follow up on all work orders assigned to Facility Maintenance Department.
• Assists with all bid walks for projects and capital work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
• Must possess a current valid Michigan Drivers License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which includes but is not limited to convictions for reckless driving careless driving suspended license or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.
• A minimum of four years of related professional experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with monitoring budgets and purchasing.
• Community Center or facility operation experience preferred.
• Ability to deal with the public and other employees in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work days evenings weekends and holidays and/or flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Understanding of OSHA standards relating to building safety and worker safety. Ability to monitor all facility areas and the immediate areas outside the facilities for needed maintenance upkeep.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and act as primary person in charge.
• Ability to assist in program and room set up and tear down when necessary.
• Understanding of building code and practices preferred with a builders license helpful.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state preservation regulations and ordinances is required.
• Knowledge of new technologies and applications for building efficiencies.
• Knowledge of current trends in energy efficiency.
• Successful completion of a public safety background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable Accommodations: Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please contact the ADA Coordinator at . We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Demands:

• Stand- Frequently
• Walk- Frequently
• Sit- Occasionally
• Use of Hands/Fingers- Frequently
• Reach- Occasionally
• Climb- Occasionally
• Crawl- Rarely
• Squat or Kneel- Occasionally
• Bend- Frequently

Lift/Carry:

• Less than 10 lbs- Occasionally
• 10 - 29 lbs- Occasionally
• 30 - 59 lbs- Occasionally
• 60 - 100 lbs- Rarely

Push/Pull:

• Less than 10 lbs- Occasionally
• 10 - 29 lbs- Occasionally
• 30 - 59 lbs- Occasionally
• 60 - 100 lbs- Rarely

REPORTS TO: Project and Facilities Services Manager

HIRING PROCESS FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

Employment Application: Friday January 30 through Thursday February 12 2026

1. Submit a Canton Township Employment Application Form (online or paper) completed in its entirety prior to posted deadline date.
2. Online applications must be completed and submitted electronically before 11:59 p.m. on deadline date.
3. Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
4. Paper applications must be received in the Canton Township Human Resources Division by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date. Applicants choosing to submit a paper application need to be conscious of postal delivery times. Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Division.
5. Faxed or emailed paper applications will not be accepted.
6. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
7. All communication will be via email. Applicants must provide a valid email address on the application.

Selection Questionnaire: Friday February 13 through Wednesday February 25 2025

1. Applications will be screened for qualified candidates and candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will be emailed a selection questionnaire no later than Friday February 13 2026.
2. The completed questionnaire must be returned to Human Resources by the posted deadline date to be considered. The deadline to submit the completed selection questionnaire is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 25 2026 to be considered for this job posting. Emailed or faxed questionnaires will not be accepted.
3. Applicants who do not receive a questionnaire will receive email notification they are no longer being considered.
4. Applicants who do not receive an email communication on the status of their employment application on Friday February 13 2026 need to contact Human Resources at to verify the status of their application.

Application and Selection Questionnaire Screening Process: Week of March 2 2026

Employment applications job question responses resumes and selection questionnaires will be screened to determine which candidates will be interviewed. The preferred candidates will meet the following criteria:

1. This will be a competitive process. A limited number of candidates will be selected for the interview based on their relevant work experience education and training as compared to the other candidates in the application pool.
2. Demonstrated ability to meet the minimum requirements of the job description as determined by responses to the initial job questions employment application and selection questionnaire. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted on the job description to be considered.
3. Application prepared representing the quality of desired professional work (spelling grammar and presentation are essential).
4. Must possess a current valid Drivers License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which includes but is not limited to convictions for reckless driving careless driving suspended license or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving. Candidate selected for this position will undergo a driving history check.

Oral Board Interviews On or after Monday March 16 2026

1. Oral Interviews will be scheduled on or after March 16 2026.
2. Candidates selected for the Oral Interview will be notified via e-mail on March 6 2026.
3. The Oral Interview will include extensive questions that may explore sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives.
4. Applicants who are not selected to interview will be notified in writing via e-mail no later than March 6 2026.
5. Please check your Spam Folder if you do not receive notification by the following morning.

Contingent Job Offers

1. All offers of employment are contingent on the results of a Public Safety Background Check including reference checks thorough background investigation driving record verification working history verification social media check physical examination / drug screen and satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
2. Offer letter sent to candidate.
3. Public Safety Background Check will be conducted upon acceptance of contingent job offer.

Eligibility List

1. All applications received during this posting will be considered during the formation of an eligibility list created for this job posting.

Application Status

1. All candidates will be notified via email of the final disposition of their employment application.

Required Experience:

Manager