Facilities Maintenance Lead — Large Recreation Complex

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness seeks an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance for our 160,000+ sq ft facility in Chicago. You will oversee daily operations, set priorities, and provide hands-on leadership to ensure safety, reliability, and exceptional service for members and staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in facilities maintenance and 3+ years managing teams, with strong HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of hands-on commercial building or facilities maintenance experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams of 5+ employees.
Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, troubleshooting, and repair.
Extensive experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Experience managing preventative maintenance programs within a large commercial, hospitality, recreation, healthcare, or similar facility.
Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Experience supervising employee performance, scheduling, coaching, and team development.
Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Strong computer skills with CMMS proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, coach, and develop a maintenance team, providing direction, accountability, and performance feedback.
Manage daily maintenance operations, assigning work based on priorities, staff capabilities, and operational needs.
Develop and oversee preventative maintenance schedules for all building systems and equipment.
Oversee facility preparation for community events, including room setup, equipment placement, and post-event restoration.
Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance needs and proactively address issues before they become larger problems.
Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and capital improvement projects.
Monitor maintenance inventory, equipment, tools, and supplies while maintaining appropriate stock levels.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
Communicate maintenance priorities, project updates, and facility concerns with senior leadership and other departments.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, preventative maintenance logs, and work order documentation.
Respond to emergency maintenance situations and provide leadership during after-hours or critical facility issues as needed.