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This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI), an EIGHT-TIME recipient of the employee-nominated Employer of Choice designation , is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our team and ensure our facilities and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

Working for EPI has benefits. Many benefits.

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week):

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)

+ Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal time offered)

+ 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan

+ Free telemedicine and virtual counseling

+ Paid training

+ Immediate employee discounts (gym memberships, and more!)

+ EPI is a Public Student Loan Forgiveness program qualified employer

This is what you’ll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.

+ Perform maintenance and repair tasks across agency facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and appliance repair.

+ Respond to work orders, on-call requests, and emergency maintenance, assessing needs and completing tasks efficiently and safely.

+ Maintain tools, equipment, inventory, and vehicles, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

+ Conduct seasonal grounds maintenance, including landscaping, snow removal, and general upkeep, ensuring safe access to all areas.

+ Support staff, tenants, and persons served with facility-related needs, moving assistance, and preventive maintenance.

+ Apply safety protocols consistently, identify hazards, and maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

+ Accurately document maintenance work, supply usage, and hours in agency systems, supporting operational and financial reporting.

+ Leverage expertise across trades and problem-solving skills to independently troubleshoot and resolve facility issues.

Here’s what we’re looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

+ High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certifications in building trades preferred.

+ Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in residential or facility maintenance, with skills in carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, and painting.

+ This is an onsite position in Waterloo, IA , Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

+ Knowledge of tools, power equipment, snow removal machinery, and basic groundskeeping practices.

+ Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond to emergencies.

+ Effective communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with staff, tenants, and persons served.

+ Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and insurance coverage.

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

+ Must pass required background checks, including criminal, abuse, and Medicaid exclusion.

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Real Career! Real Purpose!

Department

Business Office - Property/Maintenance (P400)

Employment Type

FT-Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$18.54-$19.79