Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

The Home Connection, LLC | Kansas City, MO – Northland
$25–$30/hour, based on experience and skill level
Full-Time | Typically Mon-Fri 8-5, Some Weekends Required | Mileage & Phone Reimbursement | PTO

Join Our Growing Team

The Home Connection, LLC is a locally owned property management company with more than 15 years of experience and 250+ homes throughout the Kansas City Metro, with a strong focus on the Northland.

We’re a small, close-knit team, and we value people who take pride in their work, communicate well, and can be counted on to follow through.

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician who can work independently, solve problems, follow company standards, and take ownership of getting the job done right.

This is a hands-on position with plenty of variety. You’ll work at multiple residential properties throughout Kansas City (primarily Northland), handling everything from everyday maintenance requests and tenant repairs to getting vacant homes rent-ready and completing small improvement projects.

If you take pride in quality work, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a team where good work is recognized and accountability matters, you may be a great fit for us.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to residential maintenance and repair requests

• Troubleshoot common residential maintenance issues and determine practical solutions

• Perform basic to intermediate plumbing and electrical repairs

• Perform light carpentry, drywall, painting, and general home repairs

• Complete property make-ready/rent-ready work between tenants

• Perform preventative maintenance and identify potential maintenance issues

• Complete small remodeling, improvement, and repair projects

• Install, repair, or replace common household fixtures and components

• Identify additional maintenance needs and communicate them to the office

• Communicate professionally with tenants and office staff

• Document completed work with notes and photos using a mobile work-order app

• Follow company procedures and quality standards

• Keep work areas and properties clean and orderly

• Drive between multiple residential properties and job sites throughout the workday

• Participate in a rotating monthly on-call schedule

What You’ll Need

• At least 2 years of residential maintenance, property maintenance, or general maintenance experience

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Basic to intermediate plumbing and electrical knowledge

• General carpentry and home-repair skills

• Ability to manage your daily workload while meeting company expectations and deadlines

• Professional communication and customer-service skills

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable

• Ability to regularly lift and carry at least 60 pounds

• Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, reach, stand, walk, and perform physical maintenance tasks

• Own basic hand and power tools

• Smartphone for work orders, communication, and job-site photos

• Willingness to learn and follow company procedures and standards

• Ability to receive direction, feedback, and follow-up when needed

Vehicle & Driving Requirements

This position involves frequent driving between multiple residential properties and job sites throughout the day.

Applicants must have:

• Reliable truck or van suitable for transporting tools and materials

• Valid driver's license

• Clean driving record

• Current auto insurance

• Ability to travel throughout the Kansas City Northland as needed

Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible work-related travel.

Background & Employment Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record

• Must maintain required auto insurance throughout employment

• Must live within approximately 30 minutes of the Kansas City Northland

What We Offer

• $25–$30/hour, based on experience and skill level

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel

• Phone reimbursement

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 3 paid holidays

• Time-and-a-half pay for 4 additional holidays

• Additional on-call premium

• Opportunities for overtime

• Flexible weekday schedule, with occasional weekend shifts required

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Supportive, close-knit team

• Variety in your day

• Opportunity to grow with a company that values dependable, long-term employees

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: Required; hours are flexible

• Occasional on-call and Weekend Shifts: Rotating monthly schedule

• Opportunities for overtime

You’re a Great Fit If You...

• Take pride in doing quality work and getting the job done right the first time

• Can diagnose problems and figure out practical solutions

• Are dependable and follow through on commitments

• Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants and coworkers

• Treat tenants' homes and property with respect

• Pay attention to detail and don't take shortcuts

• Are comfortable working independently while staying accountable to the team and company standards

• Are receptive to feedback and willing to make adjustments when needed

• Enjoy variety and are comfortable tackling different types of repairs

• Take responsibility for your work from start to finish

• Are comfortable working in a small-company environment where everyone contributes

• Want to build a long-term relationship with a company that values good employees

Why Work With Us?

We believe a small company has some big advantages. You’ll know the people you work with, your contributions will be noticed, and you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term relationship with the company.

We provide direction and support while giving our technicians the opportunity to take ownership of their day-to-day work. We expect our employees to communicate, follow through, meet quality standards, and take responsibility for the work they perform.

We’re looking for someone who wants to do good work and be part of a team—not someone who is simply looking to punch a clock.

If you’re an experienced maintenance professional who takes pride in your work, communicates well, and wants to be part of a supportive team where quality and accountability matter, we’d like to hear from you.

The Home Connection, LLC
Kansas City, MO – Northland