Maintenance Technician - Liberty

Glow Brands; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Glow Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our facilities and equipment maintenance for Buff City Soap and Sun Tan City stores across NE, KS, MO, SD. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep locations safe and operational for guests and team members.

The technician will work closely with the District Maintenance Manager and store leadership, coordinating with outside vendors and contributing to renovations and equipment installations.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance or related trade preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems and basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine when specialized help is required.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; good communication with teams and vendors.
• Willingness to travel regularly across a multi-state market.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record meet company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete repairs (plumbing, lighting, doors, fixtures, painting).
• Document work performed, materials used, and follow-up in maintenance system.
• Inspect facilities to identify repair needs and safety concerns.
• Communicate repair status and needs to District Maintenance Manager and store leadership.
• Coordinate site access and status with outside vendors and contractors.
• Support store renovations, equipment installations, and equipment moves.

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hand & power tools

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Pay: $22–$25 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Reports to: District Maintenance Manager | Territory: NE, KS, MO, SD

Travel: Regular travel throughout Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and South Dakota.

About the Role

If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and keeping facilities running smoothly, join JB & Associates. We operate Buff City Soap and Sun Tan City stores across several states and are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support our facilities and equipment maintenance needs.

This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and completes repairs to keep every location safe, operational, and ready for guests and team members. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the District Maintenance Manager, store leadership, and outside vendors to resolve maintenance issues, minimize downtime, and support renovations and equipment installations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment, including tanning equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production/soap-making equipment, within training and qualifications.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete general repairs, including minor plumbing, lighting, fixtures, doors, hardware, painting, and other facility needs.
• Respond to assigned work orders promptly and document work performed, materials used, and any follow-up needed in the maintenance tracking system.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to identify repair needs, safety concerns, and potential problems before they cause downtime.
• Communicate repair status, delays, and issues requiring additional support to the District Maintenance Manager and store leadership.
• Assist outside vendors and contractors by coordinating site access, explaining reported issues, and communicating work status.
• Support store buildouts, renovations, equipment installations, and equipment moves as assigned.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues, including occasional evening or weekend needs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and assigned company property in safe working condition.
• Follow safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, and applicable requirements; refer work requiring specialized licensing or expertise to approved professionals.
• Use materials responsibly and obtain approval for purchases and outside services according to company procedures.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities repair, equipment service, or a related trade preferred.
• Working knowledge of building systems and general repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify repair needs, and recognize when specialized assistance is required.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Clear oral and written communication skills and the ability to work professionally with store teams, vendors, and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assigned tasks, and travel regularly across a multi-state market.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn work-order and maintenance software.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, systems, and technology, including company-approved AI tools.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including climbing and working from ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or moving equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more, using assistance or lifting equipment as appropriate, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company requirements.