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
- $25 Gym Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities
- 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
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.
