Maintenance Specialist

Life Unlimited, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Unlimited, Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Maintenance Specialist to perform routine repairs and upkeep for the community living program, administrative building, grounds and agency vehicles.

Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry and furniture repairs; maintain records, process work orders, and assist with moving equipment. The role requires physical activity and occasional ladder work.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Minimum two years' experience in both vehicle and property maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of standard tools and practices across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering.
• Ability to use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and upkeep.
• Repair and replace furniture and home equipment.
• Handle plumbing tasks such as unclogging toilets and leaks.
• Perform electrical work such as changing bulbs, outlets, switches.
• Maintain agency vehicles and complete work orders.
• Assist with moving furniture and heavy objects.
• Maintain records and close work orders.
• Cleans filters, oils motors, and performs minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Power tools

Computer skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Flu vaccination

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Specialist

Department: Facilities and Maintenance
Reports To: Director of Facilities and Maintenance
FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for completing minor repairs and maintenance for the
community living program, administrative building, agency grounds, and agency vehicles.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in performing routine preventative maintenance and facility upkeep.
Repairs and replaces furniture items, home equipment such as venetian blinds.
Performs routine plumbing work, such as unstopping toilets and drains, replacing faucets,
valves and washers, and repairing water line leaks.
Performs routine electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, outlets, switches, etc. and
limited repairs of electrical motor, generators, and communication systems.
Performs routine lawn maintenance and maintenance on lawn equipment including
mowers, weed-eaters, and tractors.
Performs minor painting, gutter cleaning, water removal on buildings as needed.
Arrange for and/or conducts maintenance of large appliances owned by the agency.
Assists with moving furniture, boxes, supplies, and other heavy objects.
Maintains records as required.
Assists in performing transportation as necessary and keeping agency vehicles in proper
working order.
Complete all work orders assigned to you and close them once they are completed
Cleans filters and oils motors, replaces belts, filters, switches, gauges, motors, on agency
vehicles.
All Other Duties as Assigned

Physical Expectations

This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting. It may
require light (5 lbs.) to heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and occasional stooping, kneeling, and/or bending. May
also require occasional climbing ladders up to two (2) stories and operating power tools and equipment.
Working Conditions
The employee will be exposed to office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones,
machinery, and power and hand tools. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or
infectious diseases, extreme heat and/or cold, and potentially toxic fumes, liquids, insects, etc. Must
carry a cell phone and be willing to respond 24 hours a day in an emergency.
Office/home environment with noises from appliances, telephones, and occasional small machinery
(lawn mower, etc.). May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and/or infectious diseases. Occasionally,
prolonged hours or unusual chores to meet the unexpected needs of the individuals (i.e. medical and/or
behavioral).

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 20 years of age or older.
A minimum of two (2) years' ex[eroemce in both vehicle and property maintenance.
Basic knowledge of standard tools and practices of the various trades such as mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and plastering.
Basic knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and
building trades.
The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access,
modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve
data.
Safe driving record and Must obtain a Class E Driver's License during New Hire Orientation.
must carry minimum Coverage applicable by law for auto insurance.
coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination