Maintenance Supervisor

00205 AMLI Management Company; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Housing allowance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

AMLI Residential in Evanston is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance team and coordinate in-house and vendor work. You will ensure preventive maintenance, safety, and efficient operations, while managing inventory and assisting with budgeting.

The role requires 3–5 years in apartment maintenance and supervisory experience, with HVAC/EPA certification and on-call availability. Competitive compensation includes a housing allowance and a 20% bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years working in apartment maintenance.
• External candidates - minimum two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• HVAC/EPA Refrigerant Certification (Type 1 and 2 or Universal) and on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and direct supervision of all in-house and vendor work with the Community Manager.
• Lead the maintenance staff; diagnose problems and handle repairs in electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywall, and appliances.
• Ensure preventative maintenance, pool care, lighting, filter changes, and inspections are completed as scheduled.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and delivery of supplies for service, custodial, and grounds teams.
• Approve maintenance invoices and research products used for upkeep.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and monitor expenses per budget.
• Provide leadership and direction for on-site staff, ensure safety and compliance with employment law.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity in your maintenance career? AMLI Residential has an opening for a Maintenance Supervisor at AMLI Evanston

Duties

• Schedule and direct supervision of all in-house and vendor work with the Community Manager.
• Lead the maintenance staff; delegate and participate in the diagnosis of problems and replacement and repair in areas such as electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, and appliances.
• Ensure AMLI’s comprehensive maintenance program is completed annually and the standard preventative maintenance, including pool, exterior lighting, filter changes, and apartment inspections, is completed as scheduled.
• Responsible for the inventory, ordering, and delivery of all necessary supplies and equipment for the service, custodial, and grounds departments with the approval of the Community Manager.
• Approve the Maintenance Department invoices for payment.
• Research and evaluate all current and potential products used in the maintenance and upkeep of the property.
• Assist in annual budget preparation.
• Monitor and control utility, repair and maintenance, and capital expense per budget.
• Secure Bids for capital projects and ensure consistent scope of work.
• Provide leadership and direction for all on-site employees under their supervision, including, but not limited to, effective employee relations, compliance with employment law, ongoing training, and motivation for staff.
• Ensure regular coaching, counseling, and performance evaluations for all staff members.
• Assist in the interviewing process for any potential service or grounds personnel.
• Evaluate and manage schedules to control overtime costs.
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations such as OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act).
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance as defined in AMLI’s policy and procedure manual.
• Ensure timely, efficient response to service requests, make-readies, etc., - including helping residents and prospects before, during, and after leasing an apartment, utilizing AMLI 10 Service Standards.
• Ensure timely and effective property maintenance to enhance and maintain its curb appeal.
• Ensure that all vacated apartments are thoroughly restored to “make ready” status on time.
• Ensure/conduct weekly 17-minute inspections.
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Report all liability and damage incidents.
• Required to rotate on-call with other service staff and backup Service Technicians as needed.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years working in apartment maintenance.
• External candidates - Minimum Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• HVAC/EPA Refrigerant Certified (type 1 and 2 or Universal) Weekend and on-call availability.

Compensation and Benefits

ALMI offers the following benefits to meet the needs of AMLI employees and their families:

• $35.00 - $36.00 plus 20% bonus incentive plan
• Housing Allowance for an apartment at AMLI Evanston
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Time Off - 20 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays for first 5 years. PTO increases with tenure.

We offer a competitive salary, housing discounts, Management bonuses, benefits, and recognition programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently sit, stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move 25 pounds or more, often over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

ALMI is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Company may utilize artificial intelligence, as permitted by law, in its recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, or other employment-related activities. Any artificial intelligence used will not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law, nor will the artificial intelligence use zip code data as a proxy for protected class information.