On-Site Maintenance Supervisor: Lead, Safety & Repairs

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

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.