Maintenance Staff/Handyperson

About the Role

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.

Why You'll Love Working at CDD

• 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.

What You'll Do

• 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 supplies, 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.

Pay & Schedule

• 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

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.