On-Site Maintenance Manager: Budget & Vendor Oversight

Mercy Housing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early close Fridays (3 paid hours off)

Early close before holidays (3 paid)

Healthcare plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO 15 days first year

Holidays + 2 floating holidays

PTO Christmas to New Year

Volunteer PTO

Parental and caregiver leave

Employer-paid life insurance

403b + match

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mercy Housing is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to work with property management at Englewood Apartments in Chicago. This on-site role oversees building maintenance functions and manages budgets and vendor contracts.

You will patch and paint, perform plumbing and electrical repairs, prepare units for new residents, and supervise maintenance staff. We value collaboration, reliability, and a commitment to affordable housing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of skilled maintenance experience.
• Technical expertise in one or more building trades.
• Legal ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Patch and paint walls, trim, and ceilings.
• Repair and maintain appliances.
• Prepare units for new residents and turnover work.
• Perform routine plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance functions.
• Assist with maintenance budget oversight.
• Coordinate and manage vendor contracts with the management team.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Blueprint reading

Draft sketches

Maintenance tools

Vendor management

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy Housing is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to work with property management at Englewood Apartments in Chicago. This on-site role oversees building maintenance functions and manages budgets and vendor contracts.

You will patch and paint, perform plumbing and electrical repairs, prepare units for new residents, and supervise maintenance staff. We value collaboration, reliability, and a commitment to affordable housing.