Facilities Maintenance Leader

StoryPoint Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group is seeking a Maintenance Lead to supervise the maintenance staff, manage workloads, and ensure facilities are kept up to code. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination while maintaining records. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

This role requires the ability to train staff on policies, enforce safety standards, and work under pressure. The position emphasizes continual improvement and effective cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• State Builder’s License and HVAC certification preferred; Valid driver’s license required (no restrictions).
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Considerable knowledge of building maintenance practices, tools, safety standards.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; able to train staff on policies and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and enforce safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with schedules and records; follow client direction precisely.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance staff by determining workloads and schedules.
• Evaluates staff and makes hiring or termination recommendations; motivates staff to provide quality service.
• Maintains facilities in accordance with local and state building codes.
• Manages maintenance departments in terms of cost, methods, staffing; ensures budgets and schedules.
• Provides technical knowledge for maintenance projects; prepares service estimates and maintains budgets.
• Develops policies with President to meet departmental goals.
• Negotiates sub-contractor contracts and inspects work for safety.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is carried out on schedule and maintains equipment records.
• Establishes relationships with employees, vendors, and the public.
• Strives for continual improvement of the organization.

Skills

State Builder’s License

HVAC certification

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Strong written and oral communication

Leadership abilities

Staff training capability

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Organized with schedules and records

Job description

StoryPoint Group is seeking a Maintenance Lead to supervise the maintenance staff, manage workloads, and ensure facilities are kept up to code. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination while maintaining records. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

This role requires the ability to train staff on policies, enforce safety standards, and work under pressure. The position emphasizes continual improvement and effective cross‑department collaboration.