Maintenance Supervisor

About JVM:

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.

The Role:

As Maintenance Supervisor, you'll oversee every aspect of property maintenance while coaching a team to deliver the kind of service residents notice and remember. You'll set the standard for quality, keep the property safe and sharp, and partner with the Property Manager to protect and grow the value of the community.

What you'll do:

• Lead the team — supervise and train maintenance staff, delegate work orders, and hold the line on quality standards
• Turn homes around — perform and oversee apartment turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs
• Solve problems hands-on — troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance issues
• Keep operations running smoothly — monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage vendor relationships
• Champion safety and compliance — ensure adherence to safety requirements, OSHA standards, and Fair Housing guidelines
• Be there when it counts — participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies
• Plan for the long term — partner with the Property Manager on budgets, capital projects, and long-term planning

Driving Requirements:

Valid driver's license and personal auto insurance required for traveling the community to complete inspections, repairs, and vendor pickups, when approved by your supervisor (approximately 10% of the time).

Physical Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation, must be able to:

• Perform outdoor work in all weather conditions (~25% of the time)
• Lift up to 50 lbs (~10% of the time)
• Climb stairs (~10% of the time)
• Walk community grounds (~15% of the time)
• Climb a ladder (~5% of the time)
• Perform snow removal, including shoveling and snow-blowing walkways and stairs

Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is $27-30/hr. JVM Management, Inc. determines individual pay within this range based on factors including qualifications, experience, scope of responsibilities, and internal equity.
• This pay range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer.

Benefits available for this position include:

• Competitive Salaries That Are Market-priced Annually
• Housing Discount & Housing Rental Discounts
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Reimbursement for Fitness Centers
• Telehealth and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with matching funds
• Community Volunteer Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Maternity Leave
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital Confinement and Critical Illness Protection

This role is performed in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law, including EPA, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements.

JVM Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HRInfor@jvmrealty or 630-242-1030

• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role (multi-family preferred).
• Strong technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Comfortability with communication- both written and verbal
• High level of customer service
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.
• HVAC/EPA certification strongly preferred.