Maintenance Specialist

Life Unlimited, Inc; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Unlimited, Inc in North Kansas City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform routine maintenance on the community living program, administrative buildings, agency grounds, and vehicles. Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repairs, plus keeping records and assisting with vehicle upkeep.

The role requires lifting, walking, and occasional climbing; candidates should have at least two years of maintenance experience, basic tool knowledge, and a valid

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older.
• Minimum of two years' experience in vehicle and property maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of standard tools and practices across trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information.
• Safe driving record and must obtain a Class E Driver's License during new hire orientation.
• Must carry minimum auto insurance coverage as required by law.
• Seasonal flu vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine preventative maintenance and facility upkeep.
• Repair and replace furniture and home equipment as needed.
• Perform routine plumbing work such as fixing leaks and replacing faucets.
• Perform routine electrical work and limited repairs of electrical systems.
• Maintain lawns and operate lawn equipment and tractors.
• Conduct minor painting, gutter cleaning and water removal as needed.
• Move furniture, boxes and supplies and assist with heavy objects.
• Keep records and close work orders upon completion.
• Maintain agency vehicles and assist with transportation when required.

Skills

Tools knowledge

Data entry

Safety awareness

Maintenance skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Auto tools

Job description

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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.