Groundskeeper​/General Maintenance

Description

Experience-based wages are available for candidates whose background exceeds the minimum requirements.

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non‑profit career where your work truly makes a difference in the community? The Arc of the Ozarks is looking for a Maintenance Assistant I to join our Facilities team and help us maintain safe, functional, and welcoming environments for the individuals we support and our employees.

As a Maintenance Assistant I, you will work in various office and residential facilities performing general maintenance and repair tasks. You’ll use your handyman skills to keep our buildings in great shape — from minor repairs and light drywall patching to basic carpentry, painting, and routine facility upkeep. This is a hands‑on, active role where no two days are the same.

• Troubleshooting maintenance issues and determining necessary repairs
• Performing general repairs that do not require a specialized technician
• Assisting with general remodeling projects
• Maintaining facility roadways, parking lots, and assisting with snow removal
• Performing routine maintenance on building systems
• Caring for grounds and landscaping
• Assisting with safety and maintenance training for other departments as needed

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and carpentry (This may be demonstrated through previous work experience and/or training certifications)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance role
• Experience in a residential and/or commercial setting preferred
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Active, hands‑on position with variety in your day
• Autonomy in completing your assigned tasks
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, off by 6:00 PM
• Flexible scheduling
• And more!

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and want a job where your skills truly matter, apply today and join our team!

Call us at 417‑874‑1929 and ask for Jamie Curbow

Email us at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (Please include your name and the position/location you’re interested in.)

The Groundskeeper‑General Maintenance Worker performs semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of Arc grounds and landscapes. This work includes the operation of electrically‑powered and gasoline‑powered grounds keeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed. General remodeling, maintenance of roadways, parking lots and snow removal are included in these responsibilities.

The Groundskeeper‑General Maintenance worker changes light bulbs, paints walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment, makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, delivers supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, retrieves and documents transfer of accountability of surplus property. This individual may also be asked to drive a vehicle to transport clients or staff.

The Groundskeeper‑General Maintenance Worker performs semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of Arc grounds and landscapes. This work includes the operation of electrically‑powered and gasoline‑powered grounds keeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed. General remodeling, maintenance of roadways, parking lots and snow removal are included in these responsibilities.

The Groundskeeper‑General Maintenance worker changes light bulbs, paints walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment, makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, delivers supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, retrieves and documents transfer of…