Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Maintenance Supervisor to support the daily operational needs of our 49,000 sq. ft. hospital. This role focuses on practical, day-to-day maintenance work while providing leadership and direction to our housekeeping team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys rolling up their sleeves

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform and oversee daily facility maintenance and repair tasks to keep the hospital safe, functional, and efficient.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate issues involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, workstation/computer setup, and emergency generator support.
• Complete general building upkeep including painting, patching, minor repairs, light carpentry, and regular facility improvements.
• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance checklists (HVAC units, generators, O₂ cages, etc.).
• Supervise the housekeeping team: schedule coverage, assign tasks, support performance, and ensure hospital cleanliness standards are met.
• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors with the Hospital Manager; assist with gathering quotes and ensuring work is completed as expected.
• Partner with hospital leadership and staff, communicating clearly and working productively with a variety of teams and personalities.

• 3 years of experience in general maintenance, facilities support, or a related hands-on role.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and basic building systems (no engineering certification required).
• Experience with generator systems preferred.
• Prior leadership or team-lead experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on select medical equipment is a plus.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stay on top of recurring maintenance schedules.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating with hospital teams.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed based on hospital operations.

Who We Are: 

VCA Aurora is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides a wide range of specialty, critical care, emergency service, and primary care. We offer a team approach to veterinary medicine where specialists work together to provide the most advanced care possible for every patient utilizing the newest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic techniques.  

Benefits of joining the VCA Aurora Team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Onsite Social Worker to support clients and employees

• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• 401(k) with corporate match 

Location: 2600 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! 

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Salary : $50 - $65