Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

The City of Liberty is seeking a skilled and motivated Building Maintenance Technician to support facility operations at Liberty City Hall, the Community Center and other municipal buildings as needed. This position plays a key role in ensuring our Community Center, Animal Shelter and other City buildings operate smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role combines hands-on facility maintenance with coordination of operational activities, vendor support, and day-to-day logistical oversight.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working with people, and keeping a facility running at its best, this is the job for you. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in building systems—HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing—and a commitment to maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming public facilities.

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday - Friday
• On-call support, as needed
• Generous paid time off (including vacation time, sick time, and comp time) accruals start on 1st paycheck!
• FREE individual and family health insurance
• FREE employee dental & vision insurance
• FREE retirement plan benefits
• See Benefits tab above for a full list of benefits

• Perform routine building and facility maintenance, including minor repairs, preventive upkeep, inspections, room setups, mowing, snow removal, and general facility care.
• Monitor building systems (HVAC, lighting, security) and coordinate with contractors for specialized repairs.
• Provides input into the development of budgets, including determining staffing and materials.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff, visitors, and vendors regarding operational needs.
• Maintain the Liberty Community Center, which includes a kitchen, gymnasium, weight rooms, natatorium, theater, locker rooms, and office spaces. Will support other city-owned buildings as needed.
• Support community programs and events by coordinating room configurations, equipment setup, and facility logistics.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment; oversee purchasing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, municipal standards, and facility procedures.
• Assist with the development and implementation of operational policies and long-term maintenance plans.
• Utilize digital work order systems and related technology to track requests, communicate updates, document findings, etc.
• Provide occasional on-call or after-hours support for special events or urgent facility issues.

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities operations, or a related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with physical tasks and using maintenance tools/equipment.
• Commitment to excellent service and community engagement.

Experience & Training

• Three (3) years of related professional experience in the maintenance field, which shall have included experience in planning and coordinating maintenance projects including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plastering, painting, and mechanical repair work.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Additional specialized training in building trades maintenance and repair of related field is desirable.
• Valid driver's license

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT!

In return for outstanding performance, the City of Liberty will provide you a compensation package unmatched in the public sector metro area. An example of compensation offered to full-time employees is:

• Generous health plans to choose from, including:
• ZERO cost medical plan for employee and eligible family members and up to $2,400 in FREE HSA funds or
• $3,492 yearly stipend if you choose medical coverage through another household member
• FREE dental insurance for employees
• FREE vision insurance for employees
• FREE employee life insurance with other life and ancillary benefit plans with low costs and high return on investments.
• FREE individual, or 70% discounted family, membership to the Community Center (up to a $725 total value)
• Membership into defined pension plan with earlier than average age retirement options & 0% employee contribution
• 11 paid holidays every year plus generous vacation and sick accrual rates
• Incentive based wellness program - earn even more vacation hours!
• Flexible environment where our families come first
• Team and employee engagement through newsletters, competitions and lunches

For more information, please visit our benefits page.