Maintenance operations at a multifamily property don't fail because of one catastrophic event. They fail from accumulated deferred work, skipped PMs, and a team without clear direction. BAM Companies is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor at Nantucket Cove in Champaign, IL to make sure that doesn't happen on their watch.
This is a multisite role, which means your day isn't contained to one property. You're moving between communities, triaging work orders, checking on your team's output, and making sure preventative maintenance schedules are actually being followed rather than just documented. The mechanical side covers the full range: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems. The leadership side is just as real. You're training technicians, giving feedback, and building a team that can execute without needing you to stand over every task.
Pay ranges from $26 to $29 per hour depending on experience, education, and other factors. BAM offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 14.5 paid holidays and PTO that kicks in after 90 days. Rent discounts at BAM properties are also part of the package.
One thing worth noting for candidates considering this role: the multisite structure means your effectiveness shows up in aggregate metrics across properties. Turn times, PM completion rates, and work order close-out speed are all visible at the portfolio level. Supervisors who thrive here tend to be planners first and firefighters second. They build systems that reduce the number of emergencies, rather than simply responding well when one hits.
BAM was founded in 2010 and operates with a strong internal culture, referring to their team as the "BAMFAM." That's worth taking at face value if culture and team cohesion matter to you in a maintenance leadership role.