Maintenance Associate

About the role

DAEOC is looking for a Maintenance Associate to handle general maintenance and repairs across its agency facilities in the six‑county area of Southeast Missouri. The role involves preventative maintenance, minor repairs, equipment installation, and ensuring compliance with fire and safety codes.

Key responsibilities

• Build, repair and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and building framework.
• Install glass in windows, doors and partitions, and replace damaged ceiling, floor and wall tiles.
• Construct cabinets and other wooden equipment as needed.
• Install window shades, blinds, curtain rods, wall fans and door locks.
• Relocate playground equipment and move furniture, supplies, and equipment to assigned locations.
• Perform repairs related to fire and safety codes in a timely manner.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, performing daily checks of fluids, tires and wipers.
• Care for tools and equipment, ensuring they remain in good working condition.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks as required.

Required profile

• At least two years of technical school (certificate) or four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license and a cell phone capable of texting.
• Ability to travel the six‑county area 4‑5 days per week and occasional out‑of‑area trips.
• Good communication, management and project‑management understanding.

Required skills

• Forklift operation certification.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software.
• Proficiency with word processing software.
• Familiarity with Google Chrome and email applications.

What we offer

• Employer‑paid health, vision and dental insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• 2+ weeks paid vacation and 2+ weeks paid sick leave.
• Retirement plan and additional benefits.