Maintenance Worker - Part-Time

Kids for the Future; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Non-profit experience

Job summary

Family Service Lincoln is seeking a dependable and skilled part-time Maintenance Worker to help maintain our facilities and residential units.

This role performs general repairs, preventative maintenance, apartment turnovers, and light groundskeeping to ensure our properties remain safe, functional, and welcoming.

Schedule guarantees 10 hours per week, up to 30 hours, with 24/7 on-call for emergencies. The specific schedule may vary with needs and projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, apartment, property, or general maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and general repair.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs in agency facilities and apartment units.
• Complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general repair tasks.
• Prepare apartment units for new residents, including cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and safety checks.
• Respond to maintenance requests and communicate the status of completed or outstanding work.
• Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of building systems, equipment, and appliances.
• Perform light landscaping and lawn care, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and general grounds cleanup.
• Assist with seasonal tasks, including snow and ice removal, as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance supplies, and accurate records of completed work.
• Coordinate with vendors or contractors when repairs require specialized services.
• Follow all agency safety procedures and treat residents, employees, and community members with professionalism and respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Background checks

Job description

• Location 501 South 7th Street,Lincoln, NE, 68508,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Facilities, Maintenance
• Employee Type Part-Time 19 or less
• Manage Others No

Schedule: Guaranteed 10 hours per week, up to 30 hours. Includes 24/7/365 on-call work for after-hours emergencies. The specific schedule may vary depending on property needs, maintenance requests, seasonal work, and special projects.

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Family Service Lincoln is seeking a dependable and skilled part-time Maintenance Worker to help maintain our facilities and residential units. This position performs general repairs, preventative maintenance, apartment turnovers, and light groundskeeping to ensure our properties remain safe, functional, and welcoming.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Program
• A chance to gain professional work experience with one of Lincoln's longest-standing non-profit organizations.

What we ask:

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs in agency facilities and apartment units.
• Complete basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general repair tasks.
• Prepare apartment units for new residents, including cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and safety checks.
• Respond to maintenance requests and communicate the status of completed or outstanding work.
• Conduct routine property inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of building systems, equipment, and appliances.
• Perform light landscaping and lawn care, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and general grounds cleanup.
• Assist with seasonal tasks, including snow and ice removal, as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance supplies, and accurate records of completed work.
• Coordinate with vendors or contractors when repairs require specialized services.
• Follow all agency safety procedures and treat residents, employees, and community members with professionalism and respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Previous experience in building, apartment, property, or general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and repair practices.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders, and working both indoors and outdoors. The employee must be able to safely operate power tools, maintenance equipment, and lawn-care machinery and lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.