Maintenance​/Handyperson

Maintenance Staff/Handyperson at Center for Developmentally Disabled

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday (rotating on‑call weekends within team), non‑exempt, $25/hour

If you’re dependable, skilled with hands‑on repairs, and motivated by work that supports a meaningful mission, this opportunity is for you. Join CDD — a Kansas City nonprofit with over 50 years of service — as a Maintenance Technician, ensuring our 30+ homes, duplexes, vehicles, and office buildings remain safe, functional, and well‑maintained for the individuals and staff who rely on them every day.

• Mission‑Driven Impact:
  Your work directly supports the safety and comfort of individuals with developmental disabilities — every repair you complete helps someone live with dignity and independence.
• Stable & Consistent
  
  Schedule:
  
  Enjoy predictable weekday hours with a rotating on‑call schedule shared within the team.
• Hands‑On Variety:
  No two days are the same — from carpentry and painting to electrical, plumbing, and vehicle checks, you’ll use a wide range of skills.
• Supportive Team Environment:
  Work alongside a collaborative facilities team and leadership that values reliability, communication, and problem‑solving.
• Growth & Benefits:
  Full‑time benefits, mileage reimbursement, paid training, and opportunities to expand your maintenance skill set.

• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and safety systems.
• Perform floor care, drywall repairs, painting, and grounds upkeep.
• Complete vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
• Track eguments, order equipment, and manage invoices.
• Respond to emergency work orders and occasional after‑hours calls. What You Bring
  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • At least 1 year of facilities maintenance experience (2+ years or technical training preferred).
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work indoors/outdoors in varying conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license (MO Class E or Kansas Class
    
    C); ability to travel locally.
  The Role at a Glance
  • Pay: $25/hour
  • Schedule:
    
    Full‑time, Monday‑Friday with rotating on‑call weekends within the team
  • Work Setting:
    Maintenance support for 30+ single‑family homes, duplexes, office buildings, and agency vehicles across the Kansas City, MO metro
  • Classification:
    Non‑exempt, full‑time with benefits and mileage reimbursement
  • Training:
    Paid onboarding and ongoing skill development
  • Reports To:
    
    Facilities Manager
  Ready to Make a Difference?

  We’d love to meet you. If you’re passionate about helping others reach their potential, apply today KC.org/Careers and start changing lives tomorrow.

  We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

  About CDD

  For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.

  Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Center for Developmentally Disabled by 2x.

  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full‑time
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Non‑profit Organizations