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Maintenance Supervisor

Equity LifeStyle Properties · Monee, IL · $26.00–$28.70 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the maintenance team you have led. How many people, and what did you hold them accountable for?

What they are checking: Whether they have real supervisory experience managing performance, not just being the most senior technician.

Tell me about a time you had to recommend disciplinary action or termination. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can make hard personnel decisions fairly and document them properly.

How do you train a new maintenance hire so they meet company standards quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach skills and expectations, since training new employees is a named duty.

How do you interview a maintenance candidate to find out if they really have the skills on their resume?

What they are checking: Whether they test practical skills in hiring rather than relying on what someone says they can do.

How do you keep management informed about maintenance issues and costs?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly upward so leaders can plan budgets and repairs.

What would you do

One of your team members keeps skipping safety steps to work faster. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safe work practices and use coaching or discipline when needed.

You have three emergency work orders and only two technicians on shift. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh safety and resident impact and are willing to take a job themselves.

About the work

How do you review and delegate work orders so the urgent ones get done first?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear method for triage and assigning work by skill and urgency.

Walk me through a preventive maintenance plan for water heaters and HVAC units in common buildings.

What they are checking: Whether they plan upkeep on schedule and log findings, which prevents expensive breakdowns.

What do you look for on a regular property inspection?

What they are checking: Whether they catch safety hazards and wear early, before residents or guests report problems.

How do you keep mowers, weed eaters and other equipment running through the season?

What they are checking: Whether they schedule upkeep and track repairs on small equipment instead of running it until it fails.

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The full job description

As published by Equity LifeStyle Properties.

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Maintenance Supervisor in Monee, Illinois. What you’ll do: The Maintenance Supervisor performs maintenance duties requiring technical labor skills, including plumbing, light carpentry and construction, HVAC repairs and adjustments, and appliance repair. You will work with your maintenance team to ensure that the community meets the company’s quality maintenance standards. Your job will include: • Manage a team of maintenance team employees and ensure that they follow safe work practices. • Perform all duties associated with supervising the maintenance staff: interview job candidates, train new employees, conduct performance reviews and initiate disciplinary actions and termination recommendations if necessary. • Perform various preventative maintenance functions and record findings in a maintenance log, either through delegation or directly handling required tasks. • Review and delegate work orders in a timely manner. • Conduct regular property inspections. • Monitor the maintenance and upkeep of all community mechanical equipment, including water heater and HVAC units in common buildings, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc. • Ensure that your maintenance team performs to company standards and that service requests are handled in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner. • Participate in the preparation of the annual community budget with respect to maintenance projects and capital expenditures. • Operate within your team’s approved budget and make decisions with respect to the allocation of funds within the maintenance department. • Communicate regularly and professionally with management and staff. • Respond to guest concerns with respect and courtesy. • Attend and participate in training programs as requested. • Assist with and attend community-sponsored activities and functions. • Help monitor capital improvement projects. • Assist management with special maintenance projects. • Perform on-call emergency services as required. • Represent the community in a professional manner. • Working supervisor Experience & skills you bring: • High school diploma or equivalent. • 3+ years of direct technical work experience in applicable areas, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, etc. • Previous supervisory experience. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment. • Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance. • Willing to be on call for emergencies that arise after hours. • Demonstrated computer literacy, including file management, web navigation, and the ability to seamlessly switch between multiple software applications. In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time. We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants. Estimated compensation for this position in the states of BC, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT and WA is: Hourly: $26.00 - $28.70 The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

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