Maintenance Specialist

Who We Are

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a not-for-profit community mental health center serving more than 10 counties in North-Central Kansas. Each year, we support over 7,000 individuals through essential mental health services.

Our work depends on safe, well-maintained buildings where clients and staff can focus on care. That’s where our Maintenance team comes in. If you take pride in hands-on work, solving problems, and keeping facilities running smoothly, you’ll play an important role here!

What We Offer

Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time employees like:

• Medical & Vision Insurance through BCBS or Aetna (single coverage typically $50–$100/month)
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer-paid for employees
• KPERS Retirement – Lifetime pension program
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
• 8 Paid Holidays each year
• Generous PTO – 12 days your first year, increasing to 18 days after year one
• Paid Medical Leave – 40 hours available immediately upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Supplemental Benefits including short-term disability, additional life insurance, and critical illness coverage  

The Role You’ll Play

As a Maintenance Specialist, you play a critical behind-the-scenes role in supporting Pawnee’s mission by helping ensure our facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming for clients and staff. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will help diagnose maintenance issues, complete repairs within your scope of knowledge, and support proactive and preventative maintenance efforts across our locations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in problem-solving, and values being part of a collaborative team that supports essential community services.

What You’ll Do:

• Diagnose building maintenance issues and complete repairs within your scope of knowledge, escalating to the Facilities Manager when outside vendors or contractors may be needed
• Complete special projects as assigned, including minor construction, painting, equipment relocation, and related tasks
• Monitor the department ticketing system and Outlook to ensure maintenance requests are responded to in a timely manner
• Support proactive and preventative maintenance by identifying potential issues before they become larger problems
• Follow basic safety standards and applicable state and federal guidelines while performing duties
• Work collaboratively as part of the maintenance team, including participating in cross-training to support workload fluctuations

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

This is an on-site, non-remote position that requires regular movement throughout Pawnee facilities. The role includes standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using tools and equipment. 

Why Work With Us

At Pawnee, every role matters. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values collaboration, safety, and service to our communities. We take pride in supporting one another and creating an environment where staff can grow, contribute, and feel valued for the work they do every day.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee’s policy.
• 2+ years of experience in the performance of basic maintenance tasks.
• Communication skills using the English language.

Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Office/residential construction or building repair experience.

All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.