What it pays
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Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in the U.S. earn more than $79,920 a year — the middle 80% land between $53,280 and $128,260. About 812,210 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$79,920typical pay / year
812,210people in this work
$128,260+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Supervise and coordinate safety procedures
+Run the site safety briefing for the kitchen generator room at the Hilton on Thursday morning, confirm…
Supervise and coordinate safety procedures
+Run the site safety briefing for the kitchen generator room at the Hilton on Thursday morning, confirm lockout-tagout, PPE and hot-work permits are in place, assign a safety observer to each crew member, and record noncompliance incidents in the log before work starts.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Estimate material and worker requirements
+Produce a one-week materials and labor estimate for replacing the banquet hall lighting at the Marriott—list…
Estimate material and worker requirements
+Produce a one-week materials and labor estimate for replacing the banquet hall lighting at the Marriott—list lamp types, conduit, hours per electrician, helper days, and a contingency, then email the estimate and parts list to Purchasing by Monday noon.
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Supervise construction or extraction workers
+Coordinate the mini‑refurbishment crew for guest floor 5 this Friday: assign foreman Miguel to inspections,…
Supervise construction or extraction workers
+Coordinate the mini‑refurbishment crew for guest floor 5 this Friday: assign foreman Miguel to inspections, stagger trades to avoid noise overlap, enforce electrical safety clearances, and report progress and any defects to the project manager at 3pm.
The tools that do the workProcorejob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
+Talk to Sarah in engineering and Tom from the front desk about the persistent HVAC nuisance on 3rd floor,…
Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
+Talk to Sarah in engineering and Tom from the front desk about the persistent HVAC nuisance on 3rd floor, agree who will isolate the unit, who supplies the ladder truck, and set a firm repair window for Wednesday morning so guests aren’t disrupted.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Order or requisition materials or supplies.
+Create a requisition for two roof-access safety harnesses, ten LED replacement bulbs, and a spare circulation…
Order or requisition materials or supplies.
+Create a requisition for two roof-access safety harnesses, ten LED replacement bulbs, and a spare circulation pump seal, get Cost Control approval by Tuesday noon, and request delivery to receiving by Friday so the weekend checks are stocked.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.
+Set up a contractor visit to replace the laundry room compressor, confirm vendor certification and insurance,…
Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.
+Set up a contractor visit to replace the laundry room compressor, confirm vendor certification and insurance, lock a service slot for Thursday afternoon, and approve a temporary trolley so staff can move linens during downtime.
The tools that do the workProcoreO*NET
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Record information, such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
+Fill out today’s maintenance log with technician hours, parts used, and the safety check outcomes for the…
Record information, such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
+Fill out today’s maintenance log with technician hours, parts used, and the safety check outcomes for the pool heater, sign it, and submit it to Facilities by close of shift so payroll and compliance have the record.
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Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
+Recommend promoting Javier to senior technician based on his electrical troubleshooting, note his completed…
Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
+Recommend promoting Javier to senior technician based on his electrical troubleshooting, note his completed safety certifications and apprenticeship hours, propose Lisa’s transfer to night shift to cover vacancies, and forward the memo to HR and Operations.
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Coordinate work activities with other project teams
+Align the preventive maintenance schedule with Banquet, Housekeeping, and Engineering so the boiler shutdowns…
Coordinate work activities with other project teams
+Align the preventive maintenance schedule with Banquet, Housekeeping, and Engineering so the boiler shutdowns happen only during low-occupancy windows, circulate the agreed weekly plan and contingency contacts before Friday’s shift change.
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Transmission towers
+Inspect the hotel rooftop transmission tower tonight, note worn insulators, loose grounding straps and paint…
Transmission towers
+Inspect the hotel rooftop transmission tower tonight, note worn insulators, loose grounding straps and paint corrosion, photograph each defect, estimate parts and labor hours for repairs, and send the inspection report to Engineering and the Facilities Manager by 0800 tomorrow.
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Evaluate employees work
+Review Carlos and Maya's last three shift logs and completed repair tickets, score workmanship against our…
Evaluate employees work
+Review Carlos and Maya's last three shift logs and completed repair tickets, score workmanship against our checklist, write brief corrective feedback with one retraining item each, and email the summaries to HR and the Maintenance Supervisor before end of shift.
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Electrical power safety regulations
+Audit current electrical rooms against the code checklist, record missing signage, PPE availability and…
Electrical power safety regulations
+Audit current electrical rooms against the code checklist, record missing signage, PPE availability and breaker labeling, attach photos and cite the exact clause failed, then submit the compliance packet to Safety and the Hotel Director by noon Friday.
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Ensure safety in electrical power operations
+Walk the primary service feeds during low load, test and document clearance distances, confirm lockout tagout…
Ensure safety in electrical power operations
+Walk the primary service feeds during low load, test and document clearance distances, confirm lockout tagout steps were followed, log voltage readings and incident risks, and circulate the safety memo with corrections to Night Lead and Corporate Safety within four hours.
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Schedule construction or extraction activities
+Schedule the roof extraction and hallway drywall removal for Tuesday and Wednesday next week, secure a CHP…
Schedule construction or extraction activities
+Schedule the roof extraction and hallway drywall removal for Tuesday and Wednesday next week, secure a CHP permit, confirm crane availability with the contractor, and block guest access on those floors between 0800–1600 so work meets the construction deadline.
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Discuss problems with managers and contractors
+Call Emily in operations and Marco the electrical subcontractor, explain the trapped water in Suite 412 and…
Discuss problems with managers and contractors
+Call Emily in operations and Marco the electrical subcontractor, explain the trapped water in Suite 412 and the exposed junction box, propose isolating power to that riser tonight at 2200 for two hours, and get their agreement on contingency and guest notifications.
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Read blueprints and specifications
+Verify the HVAC and electrical blueprint risers and breaker schedules against the room layouts, note any load…
Read blueprints and specifications
+Verify the HVAC and electrical blueprint risers and breaker schedules against the room layouts, note any load mismatches or missing conduit routes, and prepare required revisions for the permitting package to submit by Friday.
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Assign tasks
+Assign morning rounds: Luis to inspect all emergency lighting, Tanya to test the floor riser breakers, and…
Assign tasks
+Assign morning rounds: Luis to inspect all emergency lighting, Tanya to test the floor riser breakers, and Jay to clear access for the contractor; record start times and expected completion by 1100 and notify front desk if delays occur.
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Take quick decisions to resolve problems
+Decide now to de-energise the affected panel and swap the faulty contactor, authorise a two-hour shut down at…
Take quick decisions to resolve problems
+Decide now to de-energise the affected panel and swap the faulty contactor, authorise a two-hour shut down at 0230, instruct the team to follow lockout–tagout and wear arc-rated PPE, and update the log when power is restored.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeESCO
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Electrical discharge
+Perform a controlled electrical discharge test on the rooftop generator, schedule the test for 0100 with two…
Electrical discharge
+Perform a controlled electrical discharge test on the rooftop generator, schedule the test for 0100 with two technicians, confirm grounding and PPE, record voltage and arc readings, and file the safety report to comply with power regulations.
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