Maintenance Supervisor

EVERGREEN REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC•Gary, IN

13d•$30 - $33

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the property’s maintenance department and helps ensure operational excellence, safety, and property appearance. The role oversees facility maintenance, unit turns, systems repairs, vendor coordination, and staff supervision. Working with site leadership, the supervisor sets maintenance standards, prioritizes service requests, and ensures compliance with Evergreen protocols and regulatory requirements. The position combines hands-on technical work with operational oversight and team development. The supervisor manages work orders, preventive maintenance, property systems, staff workloads, safety equipment, and building-system documentation. The role also supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates maintenance and janitorial staff; coordinates vendors and contracts; manages maintenance plans, inventory, and expenses; and supports inspections and regulatory compliance. In partnership with the Property Manager, the supervisor contributes to the annual maintenance budget and capital plan, communicates with residents and other stakeholders, attends operations meetings, and submits maintenance reports. This is a full-time position at St John Homes in Gary, Indiana. The posted pay range is $30.00–$33.00 per hour. The role includes on-call rotation, after-hours emergency response, and weekend coverage. Work involves indoor and outdoor conditions in all seasons, moderate noise, occasional airborne particles, and regular physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience, including 3 or more years in a leadership role.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Availability for on-call rotation, after-hours emergencies, and weekend coverage.
Familiarity with safe use and maintenance of hand tools, including wrenches, saws, snips, and posthole diggers.
Familiarity with safe use and maintenance of power tools, including drills, grinders, sanders, and saws.
Familiarity with user-moved aids, including dollies, jacks, ladders, and buckets.
Familiarity with mechanical equipment, including motors, pumps, compressors, and augers.
Familiarity with measuring devices, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, and gauges.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certification(s) in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
CAMT certification.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day maintenance department operations and ensure timely, high-quality completion of work orders, preventive maintenance, and unit turns.
Oversee inspection and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Monitor staff workloads and prioritize maintenance tasks according to property needs and regulatory deadlines.
Ensure safety equipment and building systems are working properly and are documented.
Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance and janitorial staff in coordination with the Property Manager.
Onboard new team members, provide ongoing technical training, and reinforce service and safety standards.
Develop weekly and emergency on-call schedules to provide 24/7 coverage and response capability.
Source and evaluate vendors for contract maintenance, repairs, and capital projects.
Coordinate and monitor contractor performance, including timeliness, budget, and compliance with Evergreen standards.
Review contracts, track expiration dates, and provide input on renewals or re-bidding.
Create and manage property-specific preventive maintenance plans and document schedule adherence.
Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; submit purchase requests and monitor expenses.
Coordinate building-system, municipal compliance, insurance, and funding-agency inspections.
Enforce OSHA, EPA, and Fair Housing safety protocols for maintenance activities.
Conduct safety audits, maintain current SDS binders, and document incidents or exposures.
Lead hazard identification and resolution involving LBP, asbestos, mold, radon, or chemical spills in partnership with FMCS and/or third-party providers.
Ensure staff use PPE and follow lock-out/tag-out and confined-space entry procedures as required.
Partner with the Property Manager on the annual maintenance budget and capital plan.
Communicate professionally with residents, vendors, staff, and regional leadership.
Participate in operations meetings and submit required maintenance reports accurately and on time.