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Property Management Lead - Springfield, IL

Target · Springfield, IL · $22.00–$24.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you fixed equipment or a building problem that others had given up on.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot patiently and methodically instead of guessing or replacing parts until something works.

Tell me about a time you trained someone else to use or care for equipment.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach clearly, which matters when they guide a small team on floor care and upkeep.

Why do you take pride in maintenance work, and what does a well-kept store say to guests?

What they are checking: Whether they see the connection between their work and the guest experience, which predicts care in the details.

What would you do

The HVAC stops cooling on a hot summer afternoon in Springfield, and the store is full of guests. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they protect guests and product, follow the escalation process and keep store leaders informed while it gets fixed.

A vendor shows up to fix the roof but the work looks rushed and incomplete. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold vendors to standards, document problems and avoid paying for work that was not done right.

You have five work orders open and two store leaders each say theirs is the top priority. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they rank work by safety and guest impact and communicate the plan clearly instead of pleasing whoever is loudest.

How do you keep the store clean and the floors in good shape when the team is short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they plan around limited help and focus on the areas guests and safety depend on most.

About the work

Property Management keeps the store's assets well maintained and services done on time while minimizing vendor cost. Which repairs would you take on yourself, and which would you call a vendor for?

What they are checking: Whether they know their skill limits and weigh safety, cost and speed when deciding to fix or escalate.

How do you keep track of preventive maintenance so nothing important gets missed?

What they are checking: Whether they work from a schedule and records rather than only reacting when something breaks.

What safety steps do you take before working on electrical equipment, a ladder or a floor machine?

What they are checking: Whether they follow lockout and equipment safety habits every time, which protects them and the guests around them.

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The starting pay range for this position per hour is $22.00 - $24.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $22.00 - $37.40 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. ALL ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Property Management supports a profitable business by ensuring that assets are well-maintained and functional, and services are completed on time while minimizing vendor cost. Property Management (PM) maintains physical assets and mitigates excess spending to ensure that our store teams can focus on serving our guests without distraction. PM also supports remodel efforts, executes new project sets and enables efficient front of store and backroom operations to delight our guests. At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Property Management Lead can provide you with the skills and experience of: • Identifying and safely executing preventive and corrective maintenance on all building assets and equipment • Completing work within compliance standards and Target guidelines • Working with vendors and influencing timely completion of their work • Influencing store team to ensure project work aligns with PM priorities and financial goals • Working with Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Life Safety Power Systems and Electrical equipment • Understanding repair versus replace and managing cost As a Property Management Lead no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: • Consistently deliver guest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience. • Ensures every team member understands, is trained, and consistently delivers on Target’s guest experience commitments and consistent operations. • Actively observes and provides feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing great guest experience moments. • Reviews area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, takes action to improve, and aligns team on the right behaviors and execution, celebrates wins, drives results that deliver outcomes and elevates the guest experience. • Utilize technology (e.g. Mobile Device, AI) to create, troubleshoot, prioritize, and safely complete work orders. • Perform preventive maintenance on building assets and equipment, including Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Life Safety Power Systems and Electrical. • Follow appropriate safety procedures and training, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure a safe work environment by identifying and correcting equipment safety hazards. • Teach and train store team to follow safety procedures. • Identify and perform corrective maintenance on building assets. • Inform and engage the store leadership team (including new leaders) on property management workload priorities, and share impacts of store processes on asset care, maintenance and functionality. • Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices as outlined within team onboarding and learning; help close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions. • With Property Management Business Partner guidance, evaluate store brand and ensure assets and vendor performance meets maintenance and functionality standards. • Assist in executing special projects, remodels and support PM assets and service strategies in partnership with store team. • Ensure internal and external work orders are completed safely and efficiently; vendors are accountable to do the same for work orders assigned/routed to them. • Assist in managing emergency situations as needed in partnership with store and field leaders. • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences. • All other duties based on business needs. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR This may be the right job for you if: • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with. • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success. • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times). The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Property Management Lead. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: • High School diploma or equivalent • Must be 18 years of age or older • 1+ years of technical education preferred in some of the following areas: electrical, mechanical, carpentry, HVAC or plumbing and/or experience working in any of the following areas: basic door repair, HVAC filter changing, carpentry, power equipment/mechanical repair and basic equipment troubleshooting • Basic technical skills and general experience working with property assets required • Proficiency in operating power tools, HVAC, wet/dry vacuum and other powered equipment • Strong skills in managing vendor relationships, ensuring accountability, and achieving quality service results • Effective communication skills and the ability to use technology and multiple communication devices • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and provide support to store team • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect: • Climb up and down ladders • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds without the assistance of others • Flexible work schedule that aligns to all operating hours (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); regular and prompt attendance necessary • Although the role is full-time, it does not come with a guarantee of 40 hours each week. Hours will depend on the needs of the business and may fluctuate as required • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc. • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary) Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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