Lead Multifamily Maintenance Supervisor

JVM Realty Corporation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discount

Housing rental discounts

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Telehealth

Short and long term disability

Paid holidays

Gym reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

JVM Realty Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Des Plaines, IL. You will oversee maintenance staff, supervise turns, and ensure safety standards while coordinating with the Property Manager on budgets and long-term planning.

The role involves hands-on repairs, vendor management, and after-hours on-call duties. Strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair skills are required, with 5+ years in maintenance and 1–2 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role (multifamily preferred).
• Strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.
• HVAC/EPA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team — supervise and train maintenance staff, delegate work orders, and uphold quality standards.
• Turn homes around — oversee apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA, EPA, Fair Housing regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Partner with the Property Manager on budgets, capital projects, and long-term planning.

Skills

Maintenance

Supervisory experience

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Appliance repair

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

JVM Realty Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Des Plaines, IL. You will oversee maintenance staff, supervise turns, and ensure safety standards while coordinating with the Property Manager on budgets and long-term planning.

The role involves hands-on repairs, vendor management, and after-hours on-call duties. Strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair skills are required, with 5+ years in maintenance and 1–2 years in supervision.