Assistant Maintenance Manager
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead, supervise, and develop a maintenance team by assigning daily work based on priorities and operational needs. Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for all building systems while conducting routine inspections to identify and address issues proactively. Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs and manage inventory levels for tools and supplies. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, respond to emergency situations including after-hours critical issues, and maintain accurate work order documentation. Prepare the facility for community events by managing room setup and equipment placement.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on commercial building or facilities maintenance experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing teams of 5 or more employees
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, troubleshooting, and repair
- Extensive experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance
- Experience managing preventative maintenance programs within a large commercial, hospitality, recreation, healthcare, or similar facility
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality and safety
- Experience supervising employee performance, scheduling, coaching, and team development
- Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments
Desired Qualifications
- Strong computer skills with experience using work order or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience maintaining fitness clubs, recreation centers, hotels, educational facilities, or other large commercial buildings
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
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