Maintenance Supervisor (Nantucket Cove)

Mechanical fluency is the foundation of this role. At Nantucket Cove in Champaign, IL, BAM Companies is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor who can read a problem before it becomes a work order, keep HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems running without drama, and hold a team accountable to standards that residents actually notice. That combination of hands-on technical skill and supervisory follow-through is what separates a functional maintenance department from a reactive one.

What This Role Demands Technically

You'll need EPA Type 2 or Universal Certification and at least two to three years of property maintenance experience to hit the ground running here. The day-to-day is split between systems-level work (HVAC diagnostics, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting) and property-level upkeep: grounds, common areas, curb appeal. Preventative maintenance scheduling sits squarely in your lap, which means building inspection routines that catch issues before they generate resident complaints or emergency spend. You'll also manage supply purchases and keep maintenance costs in line with operational budgets, so comfort with cost tracking matters.

The Leadership Side of the Job

This position carries real supervisory weight. You're not just the most experienced tech on the crew. You're training your team, setting quality standards, running feedback conversations, and modeling the work ethic you expect from others. BAM describes its culture as family-oriented and team-driven, which in practice means the people around you are invested in each other's development. That's a reasonable environment for a supervisor who wants to build something rather than just manage it. You'll also need a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Where Strong Candidates Stand Out

The supervisors who thrive in roles like this tend to think in systems, not just tasks. They look at a make-ready and immediately see the punch list sequence that gets a unit turned fastest. They run preventative maintenance programs that actually reduce emergency calls over a 90-day period, which shows up in both resident satisfaction and operational costs. If you can point to specific improvements in turn time, PM compliance, or team efficiency from a previous role, that's the kind of track record BAM is hiring toward.

Pay for this position runs $26 to $29 per hour depending on experience. BAM offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off that includes 14.5 holidays plus PTO after 90 days, rent discounts at BAM properties, and a stated commitment to internal growth and professional development.