What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance position at QUIVIRA INC?
Help Maintain One of Kansas City's Most Beautiful Private Communities
Lake Quivira is a premier private lake and country club community located just minutes from western Johnson County. We are seeking a dependable, motivated Facilities Maintenance Specialist to join our team.
If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and taking pride in keeping facilities looking their best, this is a great opportunity. Every day brings something different—from repairing clubhouse equipment and maintaining building systems to supporting special events and working in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Why Work at Lake Quivira?
We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive pay
- Medical insurance
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance
- 100% employer-paid vision insurance
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Year-round, stable employment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Friendly, team-oriented work environment
- Beautiful lakeside setting with a variety of work every day
What You'll Do
As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you'll help maintain the clubhouse and surrounding facilities by:
- Performing general building maintenance and repairs
- Maintaining and repairing plumbing fixtures, furniture, woodwork, electrical systems, appliances, ventilation systems, and building structures
- Painting and repairing doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs, drywall, tile, brick, and grout
- Performing preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment
- Maintaining air conditioning systems, refrigerators, ice machines, pool pumps, and related equipment
- Monitoring pool filtration and chlorination systems, testing pool water, and maintaining required health department logs
- Repairing small motors and equipment
- Assisting with facility setup and support for club events
- Responding to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
- Working with the Facilities Manager on special projects and other assigned duties
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- One year of maintenance experience in a commercial, institutional, hospitality, or similar environment preferred
- Vocational or technical training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, or a related trade is a plus
- General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs
- Experience using power and hand tools safely
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to safely operate tools and equipment while performing physical maintenance tasks.
Schedule
This is a full-time position. Work hours are generally daytime, with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support club operations and special events.
Join Our Team
At Lake Quivira, you'll play an important role in maintaining a premier private community while enjoying a welcoming team environment, excellent benefits, and a workplace unlike any other in the Kansas City area.
Qualifications:Qualifications, Education, and Preferred Skills
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary vocational/ technical training in electrical engineering, HVAC or refrigeration desirable.
• One year maintenance experience in an institutional or business setting.
• Basic knowledge of trades to understand repair problems and make minor repairs on outlets, lamps and plumbing fixtures.
• General knowledge of power tools.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Physical Demands and Environment
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.
Hours and Attendance
• Varied and flexible shifts/days, likely to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the club from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Team members with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.