Maintenance Supervisor - Lead Tech Team & Home Performance

1KD THR Property Management LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401k match

Casual dress

Team events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Invitation Homes in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a single-family home maintenance department, supervising technicians, managing expenditures, and coordinating with offices to ensure top-tier resident experiences.

The role requires OSHA 10, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of residential construction and mechanical systems. Regular attendance, valid license, and potential certifications are a plus; the company offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; OSHA 10 required (new hires have up to 90 days to complete)
• 2+ years supervisory experience in single-family construction, renovation or maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of residential construction, mechanical systems and core maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.)
• Proficient with PC/phone/tablet and common business software; willing to learn new systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication; multi-lingual a plus; strong organization and time-management
• Budget reading and basic math; valid driver’s license and auto insurance; relevant licenses/certifications a plus (EPA/Type I/II HVAC, CPO)
• Regular and consistent attendance, including weekends/holidays as needed; ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs
• Ability to talk, hear, negotiate, and communicate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians to meet service requests per policy and maintain resident experience
• Monitor and manage market maintenance expenditures to balance financials, resident satisfaction and needs
• Collaborate with office and property management staff to build an effective proactive team
• Assist in identifying, onboarding and coordinating local contractors
• Occasionally conduct field visits to resolve complex issues and guide technicians as needed
• Recruit, hire, and train maintenance technicians and supervisors for the regional team

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Invitation Homes in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a single-family home maintenance department, supervising technicians, managing expenditures, and coordinating with offices to ensure top-tier resident experiences.

The role requires OSHA 10, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of residential construction and mechanical systems. Regular attendance, valid license, and potential certifications are a plus; the company offers a competitive benefits package.