Maintenance Manager

Inspire Communities, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Inspire Communities LLC in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Manager to coordinate across multiple communities and oversee maintenance staff, ensuring safe and reliable operations of structures, equipment, and grounds. You will hire and develop staff, inspect homes and sites, manage vendors, and maintain water and electrical systems while upholding safety and service standards.

This is a full-time role with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform multi-task general maintenance duties with minimal supervision across multiple communities.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and position-related software.
• Advanced knowledge of ground set homes, plumbing, painting, landscaping/groundskeeping, and pool/spa maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of wiring, waterproofing, heat tape operation, and site chemical handling.
• Strong relationship-building, credibility, and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, confidentiality, ethics, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs roads, driveways, yard lights, pool gates, and various mechanical systems across communities.
• Reads meters and tests electrical circuits, replacing components as needed and performing pool maintenance.
• Ensures MSDS/SDS compliance and proper PPE usage across operations.
• Hires, develops, and manages maintenance staff; plans performance, conducts appraisals, and provides coaching.
• Conducts home/site inspections and follows up on violations for repairs.
• Manages inventory of equipment and supplies; coordinates vendor bids and project plans.

Skills

MS Office

Maintenance skills

Equipment knowledge

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

For more than thirty years, Inspire Communities and its predecessor companies have developed, acquired, and managed manufactured housing communities nationwide. Today we are one of the country's largest owners and operators of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts. We create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees and attractive vacation destinations for seasonal travelers. With financial sponsorship from one of the world's largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth.

Why Choose Inspire Communities?

At Inspire Communities, we empower our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference-both in our communities and in their careers. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued,

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager coordinates across multiple communities, maintenance projects and manages staff engaged in maintaining and repairing physical structures, equipment, and grounds to meet, or exceed, resident and guest expectations. This team member supports the Company and Community Operations overall by ensuring efficient and consistent working operations.

What You'll Do

• Maintains and repairs common roads, resident driveways and yard lights, streetlights, all self-latching pool gates, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, mulchers, small engines, HVAC, and electrical systems (state or county licensure may be required).
• Across multiple communities, reads meters for water, gas, and electric utilities. Uses a voltage meter to test various circuit breakers and changes and repairs breakers as needed. Changes pool lights, water valves, faucets, spigots, photocells, ballasts, and receptacles as necessary. Cleans and changes pool filters, baskets, and strainers. Backwashes and vacuums the pool as required.
• Ensures communities complete and adhere to the Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) as necessary and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly in all situations.
• Hires, develops, and manages other maintenance team members. Leads by example and assists in planning performance expectations, monitoring, and appraising the associate's job results and performance to develop, counsel, or discipline staff members.
• In partnership with leadership, conducts annual and new home four-sided home inspections, examining the home and home site to identify any violations for follow-up (e.g., missing, or damaged siding or skirting, windows, decks, sheds, and awnings).
• Performs a regular, physical inventory of equipment and supplies to identify and inform community management of equipment and supply needs.
• Installs and repairs PVC, especially the PVC in irrigation system(s) and piping that reaches from the street to the home site. In addition, performs minor repairs, removes, and rebuilds water meters as necessary.
• Recommends, selects, hires, and monitors vendors to ensure expense control and project deadline(s) in collaboration with the community management team.
• Re-primes, maintains, changes, and repairs all pumps, decking, plaster, and tile. Collects water samples and administers appropriate treatment for Ph - range and purpose, Soda ash (PH+), and Muriatic Acid. Operates various water chlorination systems and conducts daily chlorine level checks to maintain proper balance.
• Submits the bids and project plan for Regional and Central Services approval, and, if approved, coordinates the workflow and timely project completion.
• Provides property and building maintenance to ensure ongoing operations and timely completion of work as directed by management.

What We're Looking For

• The ability to perform and effectively multi-task general maintenance duties with minimal supervision across multiple communities.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as applications related to the specific position.
• Possess advanced, working knowledge of ground set homes, plumbing, painting, landscaping/groundskeeping, maintaining equipment and vehicles, ground fault interruption for water heaters and furnaces, sweat copper fittings, and swimming pool and spa maintenance.
• Proficient basic knowledge of splice wires and waterproof systems, heat tape operation, Cathodic protection, and the chemical properties of site chemicals.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, credibility, and rapport when relating to others in an honest and straightforward manner to further cooperation, trust, and respect.
• Must have a strong focus on safety, customer service, consistency, and integrity to be able to keep resident and Company information confidential, consistent with Company values, and continuously demonstrative of sound business ethics.
• Must be courteous, pleasant, and cooperative with co-workers, residents, and guests while adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Must have a cooperative attitude and the ability to work well in a team by productively participating in meetings, helping others achieve team goals, and providing honest feedback and constructive criticism.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, be able to motivate others energetically and empathetically, and have a superior work ethic.
• Must have the ability and desire to be a servant leader and demonstrate strong, engaging leadership, facilitation, and training skills to capture the attention of the audience and ensure content retention.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license from the state where the community is located before driving a company-owned vehicle or before driving his/her own vehicle on company business.
• Must have the necessary, current, and valid maintenance certifications required by the state and/or county of employment.

What We Offer

At Inspire Communities, we value our employees just as much as we value our residents. We offer the following benefits to our full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans so you can choose the coverage that best suits the needs of you and your family
• Financial Wellness & Savings: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts, (FSA) and other options to help manage expenses with eligible plans
• Retirement savings program with a company match
• Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more
  Work-Life Balance Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources
• Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs

Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, train, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law.If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [e-mail] with your request.