Maintenance Supervisor: Apartment Community Leader

AMLI Residential; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance for an AMLI Evanston

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off - 20 days + 9 holidays

Job summary

AMLI Residential is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for AMLI Evanston to supervise maintenance teams, manage schedules, and ensure timely make-readies and inspections at a 214-unit community.

You will oversee in-house and vendor work, maintain inventory, approve invoices, and drive safety compliance while mentoring staff and supporting budgeting and capital projects. Weekend/on-call availability is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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/repair in areas such as electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywalling, 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.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Team leadership

HVAC/EPA Certified

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Job description

AMLI Residential is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for AMLI Evanston to supervise maintenance teams, manage schedules, and ensure timely make-readies and inspections at a 214-unit community.

You will oversee in-house and vendor work, maintain inventory, approve invoices, and drive safety compliance while mentoring staff and supporting budgeting and capital projects. Weekend/on-call availability is required.