Property Maintenance Supervisor-Starting at $28/hr in Milwaukee

Energy Jobline ZR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JVM Realty in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor for our luxury multifamily communities. You will lead maintenance staff, oversee turns, and ensure top-tier property operations.

The role requires 2–3+ years in residential maintenance with supervisory experience, strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety knowledge, and a commitment to reliability, OSHA/EPA standards, and budget collaboration with the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in residential/multifamily maintenance, with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.
• HVAC/EPA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train maintenance staff, delegate work orders, and ensure quality standards.
• Perform and oversee apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure safety compliance and participate in on-call rotation and after-hours emergencies.
• Partner with Property Manager to manage budgets, capital projects, and long-term planning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC expertise

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

HVAC/EPA certification

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and training maintenance staff, delegating work orders, and ensuring quality standards.
• Performing and overseeing apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues.
• Monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and managing vendor relationships.
• Ensuring safety compliance, OSHA standards, and adherence to Fair Housing guidelines.
• Participating in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours emergencies.
• Partnering with the Property Manager to manage budgets, capital projects, and long-term planning.

What We're Looking For:

• 2-3+ years of Residential/Multifamily maintenance experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role (luxury/Class A experience).
• Strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.
• HVAC/EPA certification strongly .

ADA Physical Requirements of the Position:

• Snow removal to include shoveling and snow blowing walk ways and stairs in the community
• Must be able to perform job functions outdoors, in all weather conditions, approximately 25% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs, approximately10% of the time
• Must be able to climb stairs approximately 10% of the time
• Must be able to walk the Community grounds, approximately 15% of the time
• Must be able to climb a ladder approximately 5% of the time
• Must be able to sit at computer or desk approximately 20% of the time

Company Description

For 50+ years, JVM Realty has done more than manage properties- we've built relationships on trust, honesty, and integrity. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, we manage a $1.6B+ luxury apartment portfolio across the Midwest, driven by one purpose: to be the best place to live, work, and invest in multifamily real estate. Come build something with us.