Facilities Maintenance Lead — Flexible Hours

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Healthcare

PTO 26 days

Holidays 11

Sick time

403(b)

EAP

Flexible hours

Paid training

Career advancement

Job summary

LSSI is hiring a full-time Maintenance Manager to oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping under the direction of the Property Manager and Directors. The role includes on-call duties, safety compliance, and coordination with HUD standards.

The position requires experience in general or residential maintenance, supervisory skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid IL driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 3–5 years general/residential maintenance experience.
• Trade school or technical training preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Willingness to participate in HUD, LSSI, OSHA, NSPIRE/REAC training.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Valid IL liability insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and may perform routine maintenance, janitorial duties and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Report needs for major repairs, complete specifications, and capital documentation as required by LSSI and HUD.
• Follow all standards regarding safety, licensing, regulatory and agency requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure prompt resident apartment turnover preparations.
• Perform on-call services as scheduled and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Provide supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and treat clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

On-call responsiveness

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

LSSI is hiring a full-time Maintenance Manager to oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping under the direction of the Property Manager and Directors. The role includes on-call duties, safety compliance, and coordination with HUD standards.

The position requires experience in general or residential maintenance, supervisory skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid IL driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.