General Maintenance, Carpentry

Unity School Of Christianity; Unity Village (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Unity School of Christianity in Unity Village, MO, is seeking a skilled maintenance assistant responsible for carpentry, general repairs, and campus upkeep. This full-time role supports trades, facilities, and grounds, performing routine tasks and helping with preventative maintenance across multiple trades.

Responsibilities include assisting with repairs, transporting materials, site prep, moving furniture, replacing filters and bulbs, seasonal grounds work, snow removal, and event setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years current carpentry experience on commercial/residential buildings.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision and self-motivation.
• Willingness to work after hours weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with repairs, installations, and maintenance projects.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment to job sites.
• Perform site preparation and cleanup before and after projects.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout campus.
• Replace air filters and light bulbs.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance projects.
• Support snow removal, storm cleanup, and event setup/teardown.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance work areas and storage locations.
• Clean fountains on a weekly basis.
• Adhere to safety requirements and input time in time-management system.

Skills

Carpentry

General maintenance

Grounds maintenance

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Bucket trucks

Ladders

Job description

Position Summary: Responsible for first responder for all general carpentry, labor support for campus facilities, grounds, and infrastructure maintenance requests. Responsible for daily work orders issued within assigned area. Assists skilled maintenance personnel with preventative maintenance, repairs, construction projects, and general campus upkeep. Performs routine maintenance tasks while developing knowledge and skills across multiple facility trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and grounds maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist skilled maintenance personnel with repairs, installations, preventative maintenance, and construction projects.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment to job sites.
• Perform site preparation and cleanup before and after maintenance projects.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout campus.
• Replace air filters, light bulbs, and other routine maintenance items.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance projects.
• Support snow removal, storm cleanup, and special event setup and teardown.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of maintenance work areas and storage locations.
• Clean and maintain the fountains on a scheduled weekly basis.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule. – this position is not a remote or telecommute position.
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance and paid off requests.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Available to work various hours and on-call rotation as needed to meet departmental needs.
• Demonstrate customer service attitude with teach department interaction and work order requests.

Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years current experience in carpentry regarding commercial/residential buildings.
• Carpentry skills required: layout, concrete form work, wood and metal stud framing, sheetrock, metal frame, doors and hardware installation, window installation, and finish trim work.
• Additional background in concrete finish work and taping and finishing sheetrock preferred but not required.
• Operate as an assistant to other maintenance trades in Unity’s other departments as needed.
• Operate effectively after hours and on weekends/holidays, including on-call responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate self‑motivation.

Computer Skills

Minimum basic end‑user of a keyboard, capable of data entry/inputting information in the electronic time management system.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Driver’s license.

Competency Statement(s)

• Job‑Specific Knowledge and Skills: Able to acquire and apply knowledge, skills and experience to accomplish results.
• Accountability: Able to demonstrate commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions.
• Values: Able to demonstrate the core values of Unity which are Trust, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Honesty.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work involves lifting 20–50 lbs, operating equipment such as bucket trucks and power tools, standing, walking, and climbing stairs and ladders. Exposure to hazards, excessive noise, and temperatures may occur. Personal protective equipment required includes steel‑toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, work gloves, and respirator.

Additional Information

Work Environment: Inside/Outside Work Environment; 1400‑acre campus setting.

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.