Maintenance Supervisor

VCA Animal Hospitals•Aurora, IL

70d•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Maintenance Supervisor to support the daily operational needs of our 49,000 sq. ft. hospital. This role focuses on practical, day-to-day maintenance work while providing leadership and direction to our housekeeping team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys rolling up their sleeves

Requirements

3+ years of experience in general maintenance, facilities support, or a related hands-on role.
Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and basic building systems (no engineering certification required).
Prior leadership or team-lead experience.
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stay on top of recurring maintenance schedules.
Able to work independently while also collaborating with hospital teams.
Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed based on hospital operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with generator systems preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on select medical equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee daily facility maintenance and repair tasks to keep the hospital safe, functional, and efficient.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate issues involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, workstation/computer setup, and emergency generator support.
Complete general building upkeep including painting, patching, minor repairs, light carpentry, and regular facility improvements.
Maintain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance checklists (HVAC units, generators, O₂ cages, etc.).
Supervise the housekeeping team: schedule coverage, assign tasks, support performance, and ensure hospital cleanliness standards are met.
Coordinate outside vendors and contractors with the Hospital Manager; assist with gathering quotes and ensuring work is completed as expected.
Partner with hospital leadership and staff, communicating clearly and working productively with a variety of teams and personalities.

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Onsite Social Worker to support clients and employees
Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) with corporate match
generous employee pet discounts