Facilities Maintenance Technician

Pay is commensurate with experience within a range of $21.00 to $26.00 per hour. Full time, non-exempt, benefits eligible. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.

Caring. Hope. Giving back. Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments. We accomplish this by believing in our team. Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community. Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.

Responsibilities:  The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician, under the direction of the Facility Manager, is to maintain all owned, rented, and donated Center locations, ensuring they are safe and hazard free.  This would include the preserving and maintaining of infrastructure as well as assisting with all building-related activities.  The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while minimizing operating costs.  Priorities will include ensuring Center facilities are optimally functioning, problem-free, safe and welcoming to employees, clients and visitors.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assist with installations and refurbishments
  • Assist with upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
  • Strive to minimize costs while providing prompt, professional service
  • Assist with activities like meeting/event set-up, waste management, building security, etc.
  • Assist with moving office furniture, painting and cleaning according to business needs
  • Take direction from Manager on tasks to complete within assigned time frames
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Trouble shooting problems
  • Other duties as determined 

Qualifications: The Maintenance Technician position requires but not limited to:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience with minor plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, furniture repair, cleaning, appliance repair and installation
  • Experience serving in a facility maintenance position
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and finance
  • A valid and unencumbered driver's license
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50-70 lbs.
  • Ability to work outside or in dirty, dusty or noisy surroundings
  • Regular work hours in addition to on-call responsibilities that would mandate a trip to the facility during on-call times as needed
  • Reliable transportation