Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title:Maintenance Supervisor Location: DeKalb, IL Job Type: Full Time, On-site Compensation and Benefits Base Salary:$32-$38/hr+commensuratewith experience Health Insurance PTO and Holiday Pay Overview: We areseekinga highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance operations at our residential community. This hands-on leadership role requires a balance of strong technicalexpertise, project management skills, and team supervision.You’llbe responsible foroverseeing all corrective and preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring our propertyremainssafe, attractive, and operating at peak performance. This role is essential inmaintainingresident satisfaction, enforcing quality standards, and promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance Oversight & Execution Perform and supervise a variety of tasks including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, janitorial duties, andgroundsmaintenance Prioritize, delegate, and track maintenance service requests, ensuringtimelyand effective resolution Execute and manage the Make-Ready/Turn Process, including completing move-out inspections, scheduling repairs, andfinalizingunit readiness Maintainaccuratework order records and inventory logs Vendor & Budget Management Schedule, monitor, and inspect the work of contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to company quality and safety standards Procure parts and materials within budgetary guidelines,maintaininginventory levels and cost efficiency Assistin preparing and managing the maintenance budget, providing monthly variance reports to the Property Manager and Area Manager Leadership & Training Supervise, train, and evaluate service technicians and maintenance staff Participate in the hiring process andassistwith new hire onboarding Provide regular performance reviews, set professional goals, and implement development plans Property & Safety Inspections Conduct regular site walks and inspections,identifyingand addressing immediate or long-term maintenance needs Ensure all work and procedures are compliant with OSHA safety standards, SDS requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations Enforce safety protocols including hazmat handling, eye protection, lockout/tagout procedures, and use of personal protective equipment On-Call & Emergency Response Participatein on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays Respond promptly to after-hours emergencies, ensuring resident safety and minimizing property damage MinimumRequirements: High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training a plus 5+ years of hands-on property maintenance experience 1–3 years of maintenance team leadership or supervisory experience Advancedproficiencyin HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex tasks Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts and maintenance budgets Solid negotiation and conflict resolution abilities Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards, SDS documentation, and general building codes Must be detail-oriented, organized, andpossessstrong problem-solving skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Must read andcomprehendEnglish Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Availability to work extended hours and respond to after-hours emergencies Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds Use of ladders and power tools Must be able tooperatea vehicle as needed during work hours #J-18808-Ljbffr