Maintenance Technician

Auben Realty; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Auben Realty is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, Missouri, responsible for maintaining and preserving residential properties. The technician will perform repairs, manage inventory, and support project management tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and demonstrated ability in various maintenance functions such as carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC. The competitive compensation is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor repairs such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and general maintenance.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Understanding of safety rules and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities for residential properties.
• Create and maintain efficient operations with benchmarks for standards.
• Identify hazards and ensure safe conditions in homes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Defined Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the short‑term asset preservation of real estate assets within an owner’s portfolio. The technician will perform general maintenance and repairs on both occupied and vacant single‑family homes, complying with safety rules, completing tasks timely, and up to department standards. They will also aid the inventory management system and provide recommendations for long‑term asset preservation to the project management team.

Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee and coordinate all maintenance activities for residential properties.
• Create and maintain efficient operations with benchmarks for standards, cost, quality, labor, materials, safety, and housekeeping.
• Perform minor repairs such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and general maintenance.
• Identify hazards, defects, and repair potential, ensuring safe, well‑maintained homes.
• Perform periodic inspections and report findings to appropriate departments.

Project Management

• Aid assessment of large repairs and cap‑ex work orders; spot‑check vendor completion.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for capital expenditure items.
• Implement and maintain an inventory system of equipment, supplies, and parts.
• Provide information to project management to proactively recommend long‑term repairs.
• Stay current on industry trends, technology, and operational efficiencies; implement as appropriate.
• Work within set spending limits per property according to company and owner criteria.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Mental/Physical Requirements

Regularly required to talk or listen while performing duties.

Compensation

Competitive, based on experience and market standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Auben Realty is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status, ensuring fair employment practices across all aspects of our organization.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Examples listed do not preclude the performance of other duties similar in nature or in level of complexity.