Maintenance Vendor Coordinator - Work From Home

Join a Team That Gets Stuff Done! At GC Realty & Development, we're not your average property management company-and we're not looking for average team members either. If you're the kind of person who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, keep reading. Are you: Calm and collected under pressure, even when vendors miss deadlines or tenants call twice in an hour? A detail-obsessed organizer who doesn't let anything slip through the cracks? A people person who can negotiate pricing with vendors and de-escalate a frustrated resident call-all before lunch? We're Hiring a Maintenance Coordinator At GC Realty & Development, we pride ourselves on delivering The GC Realty Experience™-which means every work order gets handled accurately, efficiently, and with a high standard of service. The Maintenance Coordinator is the engine behind that experience. You'll assign work orders, communicate with vendors and residents, and keep things moving behind the scenes. This is a remote position (for international team members), but don't mistake that for easy-we move fast, hold each other accountable, and expect top-tier performance. What We Offer Salary: $7.00 USD per hour Monthly Bonus: 20% opportunity for performance based bonus Google Reviews: $25 USD for every positive Google review that mentions you by name Book Club: Up to $500 per year for reading approved books Referral Program: $1,000 bonus for referring a candidate who gets hired Professional Development: A budget allocated to support team members who want to grow Paid Time Off: 10 days of accrued PTO per year Paid Birthday: Take your birthday or another day that month off, on us Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year Culture of ownership: We don't babysit. We collaborate, solve problems, and deliver results What You'll Do Assign and schedule work orders to the right vendors based on skill, urgency, and location Be the communication hub between vendors, tenants, and the internal property management team Negotiate fair, transparent pricing on repairs, breaking down labor and material when needed Monitor work order performance and ensure we're meeting KPIs and SLAs Review vendor invoices and prepare them for billing-accurately and on time Maintain strong relationships with vendors so you can rely on them when challenges arise Make judgment calls on repair quality based on photos and reports-know when it's good enough and when to push back What You Bring to the Table 2+ years of experience managing vendors, general contractors, or subcontractors Solid working knowledge of residential repairs-HVAC, plumbing, electrical, handyman basics Familiarity with market repair pricing in the Chicago area is a plus High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks without dropping the ball Strong written and verbal English communication A track record of owning outcomes and getting results without needing to be micromanaged Effective time management skills and the ability to stay on task in a dynamic environment You'll Thrive Here If You: See a work order and immediately think, "What's the fastest path to resolution?" Can build genuine relationships with vendors while still holding them accountable Love simplifying processes and finding better ways to work Aren't afraid to push back professionally when things aren't done right Never say "that's not my job"-you own the result, start to finish Ready to Apply? This isn't just another coordinator role-it's your chance to join a team that's redefining what responsive property management looks like. If you're ready to own your outcomes, drive results, and bring structure to the chaos, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver better results-one work order at a time.