Maintenance Technician

Fosteradopt; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HRA with employer contribution

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Voluntary life and short-term disable

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

FosterAdopt Connect in Missouri is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for staff, children, youth, and families. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventative tasks while coordinating with staff and vendors.

Your hands-on skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC will help prevent issues before they arise, with emphasis on safety, quality, and timely response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, trade certification, or an associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, facility inspections, and troubleshooting building or equipment issues.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials and perform physical tasks associated with facility maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance on facilities, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Coordinate with staff, leadership, and external contractors to address maintenance needs.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues before they escalate; manage grounds upkeep and general building upkeep.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Valid driver_s license

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Preventive maintenance tooling

Job description

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

What if your skills could help create safe, welcoming spaces for the people who change lives?

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of employees committed to supporting children, youth, and families. As a Maintenance Technician, your work helps ensure our facilities are safe, functional, well-maintained, and ready to support the people we serve. Every repair completed, maintenance task addressed, and facility kept in working order contributes to a positive environment for our employees, children, youth, and families.

At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a direct impact on our ability to fulfill our mission.

If you're looking for a career where your hands‑on skills help create safe and supportive environments for people making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that changes lives every day.
• Use your maintenance and technical skills to support the facilities where our teams serve children and families.
• Work alongside compassionate professionals who value teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a supportive culture where your work is recognized as an essential part of our mission.
• Make a visible impact by helping maintain safe, functional, and welcoming facilities.

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting FosterAdopt Connect's facilities by ensuring buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This position performs routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance while responding to facility needs in a timely and professional manner.

Working closely with staff, leadership, vendors, and other members of the Facilities team, the Maintenance Technician helps identify and resolve maintenance issues before they become larger problems. Responsibilities may include basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC-related tasks, furniture and equipment repairs, grounds maintenance, and general building upkeep. The Maintenance Technician also helps maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment by conducting regular facility inspections, documenting completed work, coordinating with outside contractors when needed, and ensuring maintenance concerns are communicated appropriately. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to prioritize multiple requests.

Although much of this work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt every day. Your work helps ensure our employees have safe and functional spaces in which to serve children, youth, and families, allowing our teams to remain focused on our mission.

This isn't just a maintenance position—it's an opportunity to use your skills to support the people who make life-changing work possible.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, trade certification, or an associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of general building maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, facility inspections, and troubleshooting building or equipment issues.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials and perform physical tasks associated with facility maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel with or without accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Highly-competitivehealth plan.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost toemployee.
• Voluntary life and short-term disability optionsavailable.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.