Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, Missouri at St Thomas More Catholic Church Kansas City

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance, repair, safety, and upkeep of parish and school facilities. This position helps ensure that all buildings, grounds, equipment, and systems are maintained in a safe, clean, and functional condition to support daily operations and parish activities.

Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Complete assigned maintenance tickets and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Track completed work and communicate updates regarding maintenance needs and repairs.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance requests and facility issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and mechanical systems.
• Monitor and maintain boilers, water heaters, and other facility equipment.
• Assist with setup and teardown for parish, school, and special events.

Groundskeeping

• Maintain outdoor areas including mowing, trimming, landscaping, and snow/ice removal.
• Ensure sidewalks, parking lots, and entrances remain safe and accessible.
• Monitor exterior lighting and signage.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and diocesan/parish policies.
• Identify and report safety hazards or needed repairs.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of tools, chemicals, and equipment.

Cleaning & General Support

• Assist custodial staff as needed with cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Support classroom, office, and ministry needs related to facilities.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous maintenance, custodial, construction, or facilities experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repair work.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and power tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised, and accomplish assigned duties efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, parishioners, vendors, and supervisors.
• Must reside within 10 miles of the parish and be available to respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Work Schedule

• Primary work hours will be afternoons and evenings.
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and on-call availability may be required for parish events, emergencies, weather-related duties, or facility needs.

Nuts and Bolts

• Current Employee: Vacant
• Reports to: Director of Operations
• Classification: Hourly
• Department: Parish
• Compensation: Salaried. Competitive based on experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.