Maintenance Supervisor

Clear Investment Group; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Clear Investment Group in DeKalb, IL, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the residential property's maintenance operations.

The role combines hands-on technical work with project management and team supervision to keep the property safe, attractive, and efficient. You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate vendor work, and manage the Make-Ready/Turn process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus.
• 5+ years hands-on property maintenance experience.
• 1–3 years maintenance team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
• Strong project management to plan, organize, and coordinate complex tasks.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts and maintenance budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute maintenance tasks across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and groundskeeping.
• Prioritize, delegate, and track service requests for timely resolutions.
• Manage Make-Ready/Turn process, move-out inspections, and unit readiness.
• Maintain accurate work orders and inventory records.
• Schedule and inspect contractor work to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Assist in budgeting and monthly variance reporting to Property Manager and Area Manager.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff; participate in hiring and onboarding.
• Conduct site walks to identify maintenance needs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Enforce safety protocols and hazmat handling; use PPE.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to emergencies.

Skills

HVAC

plumbing

electrical

carpentry

painting

project management

team supervision

safety compliance

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Maintenance Supervisor
Location: DeKalb, IL
Job Type: Full Time, On-site
Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary:$32-$38/hr+commensuratewith experience

• Health Insurance

• PTO and Holiday Pay

Overview:

We areseekinga highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance operations at our residential community. This hands-on leadership role requires a balance of strong technicalexpertise, project management skills, and team supervision.You’llbe responsible foroverseeing all corrective and preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring our propertyremainssafe, attractive, and operating at peak performance.

This role is essential inmaintainingresident satisfaction, enforcing quality standards, and promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Oversight & Execution

• Perform and supervise a variety of tasks including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, janitorial duties, andgroundsmaintenance

• Prioritize, delegate, and track maintenance service requests, ensuringtimelyand effective resolution

• Execute and manage the Make-Ready/Turn Process, including completing move-out inspections, scheduling repairs, andfinalizingunit readiness

• Maintainaccuratework order records and inventory logs

Vendor & Budget Management

• Schedule, monitor, and inspect the work of contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to company quality and safety standards

• Procure parts and materials within budgetary guidelines,maintaininginventory levels and cost efficiency

• Assistin preparing and managing the maintenance budget, providing monthly variance reports to the Property Manager and Area Manager

Leadership & Training

• Supervise, train, and evaluate service technicians and maintenance staff

• Participate in the hiring process andassistwith new hire onboarding

• Provide regular performance reviews, set professional goals, and implement development plans

Property & Safety Inspections

• Conduct regular site walks and inspections,identifyingand addressing immediate or long-term maintenance needs

• Ensure all work and procedures are compliant with OSHA safety standards, SDS requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations

• Enforce safety protocols including hazmat handling, eye protection, lockout/tagout procedures, and use of personal protective equipment

On-Call & Emergency Response

• Participatein on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays

• Respond promptly to after-hours emergencies, ensuring resident safety and minimizing property damage

MinimumRequirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training a plus

• 5+ years of hands-on property maintenance experience

• 1–3 years of maintenance team leadership or supervisory experience

• Advancedproficiencyin HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs

• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate complex tasks

• Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts and maintenance budgets

• Solid negotiation and conflict resolution abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards, SDS documentation, and general building codes

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, andpossessstrong problem-solving skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Must read andcomprehendEnglish

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Availability to work extended hours and respond to after-hours emergencies

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, or crouch

• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds

• Use of ladders and power tools

• Must be able tooperatea vehicle as needed during work hours