Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC

Overland Park, KS, USA
Posted on May 7, 2025
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Overview

The Jewish Community Campus, located in Overland Park, is a 250,000 square foot building on 25-acre grounds. The building is home to nine Jewish agencies including the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. The building includes a preschool, K-12 private school, 500-seat theater, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, commercial kitchens, private offices and public meeting spaces. The Maintenance + Grounds Technician performs light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, interior maintenance plus exterior cleaning and maintenance.

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Tuesday - Friday 10am-6:30pm

Essential Functions

  • Outdoor Grounds maintenance such as trash pickup, landscaping, snow removal, salt application, sweeping grounds, parking lots, walks and curbs, dragging ball fields.
  • Light plumbing maintenance including sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, etc.
  • Lighting and electrical maintenance including changing ballasts, bulbs, outlets.
  • Carpentry, drywall, mudding, painting and wallpapering.
  • Install and maintain drop ceiling tiles.
  • Assist with room set-ups and teardowns like tables and chairs and general clean-up.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of equipment in commercial kitchens.
  • Interior trash pick-up or other cleaning as needed.
  • Ability to assist Building Engineer as needed.
  • Other duties assigned.
Requirements
  • A minimum of three years of experience in commercial building maintenance that includes proficiency in light plumbing, lighting, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting and cleaning. Pool maintenance experience is a plus.
  • Able to lift 50 pounds and carry up to 90 feet
  • Able to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and customers
  • Able to read and follow written and oral instructions
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Able to use common workplace technology such as email, internet, software, etc.
  • Able to work schedule and be flexible when changes and/or overtime are required

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

  • Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
  • Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
  • Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
  • Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
  • Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.