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Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Hotel Maintenance

Overland Park, KS

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Maintains and repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including but not limited to: replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, faucets and valves. * Replaces worn or ...

Hotel Maintenance

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Maintains and repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including but not limited to: replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, faucets and valves. * Replaces worn or ...

Hotel Maintenance

Manhattan, KS

$14 - $17.75/hr

Maintains and repairs buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including but not limited to: replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, faucets and valves. * Replaces worn or ...

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Electrician

Paola, KS · Hybrid

$25/hr

USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with a knowldge and focus in electrical maintenance and repair. This position works a 260 day calendar that includes:12 paid holidays10 paid ...

Plumber

Paola, KS · On-site

$25/hr

USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with a knowldge and focus in plubming maintenance and repair. This position works a 260 day calendar that includes: 12 paid holidays 10 paid ...

Plumber

Paola, KS · Hybrid

$25/hr

USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with a knowldge and focus in plubming maintenance and repair. This position works a 260 day calendar that includes:12 paid holidays10 paid ...

Electrician

Paola, KS · On-site

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

Overview USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with knowledge and focus in electrical maintenance and repair. This position works a 260-day calendar and includes the following ...

Electrician

Paola, KS · On-site

$25/hr

USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with a knowldge and focus in electrical maintenance and repair. This position works a 260 day calendar that includes: 12 paid holidays 10 ...

May develop works scopes and supervise various staff such as Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse Foremen, Pipe Fitter/Welders, Insulators, Instrument & Electrical crafts ...

$18 - $25/hr

As an Equipment Engineer Intern, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This ... Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation * Inspections of equipment and parts

May develop works scopes and supervise various staff such as Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse Foremen, Pipe Fitter/Welders, Insulators, Instrument & Electrical crafts ...

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How much do maintenance engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for maintenance engineer in Kansas is $23.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $28.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maintenance engineer?

Maintenance Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that machinery, equipment, and building systems operate efficiently and reliably. They perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of assets. Maintenance Engineers often work in industries such as manufacturing, facilities management, and utilities, troubleshooting technical issues and implementing solutions to keep operations running smoothly.

What does a maintenance engineer do?

Maintenance engineers handle repairs and routine maintenance of mechanical equipment in one or more buildings. As a maintenance engineer, your duties include working on boilers and cooling systems, replacing broken parts and filters, painting, patching drywall, and fixing electrical or plumbing issues. As you gain experience, you deal with more technical or complex jobs. Depending on your employer, you may have the option to specialize your skills in one area, such as plumbing, electrical, or HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maintenance engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Maintenance Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, strong troubleshooting abilities, and typically a relevant engineering degree or technical certification. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), PLC programming, and industry-specific safety standards is essential. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.

What are the most common challenges maintenance engineers face when working in a manufacturing environment?

Maintenance Engineers in manufacturing often encounter challenges such as responding quickly to unexpected equipment breakdowns, coordinating repairs during production hours without disrupting workflow, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. They may also need to keep up with evolving technology and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime. Collaborating with other departments, such as production and quality assurance, is essential to prioritize repairs and align goals.

What is the difference between Maintenance Engineer vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectMaintenance EngineerMaintenance Technician
QualificationsTypically requires a degree in engineering or technical diplomaUsually holds a technical certificate or diploma
Work EnvironmentInvolves planning, troubleshooting, and overseeing maintenance activitiesPerforms hands-on repairs and routine maintenance tasks
ResponsibilitiesDesigns maintenance strategies, analyzes system failures, and improves equipment reliabilityPerforms repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance on equipment
Industry UsageCommonly employed in manufacturing, facilities, and industrial sectorsFound in similar industries, often working alongside maintenance engineers

Maintenance Engineers focus on planning, designing, and improving maintenance processes, while Maintenance Technicians handle the hands-on repair and routine maintenance tasks. Both roles are essential in ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency in industrial settings.

How much do maintenance engineers get paid?

Maintenance engineers typically earn a median annual salary of around $60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Salaries can vary based on certifications, technical skills, and the complexity of the equipment maintained.

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Infographic showing various Maintenance Engineer job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,589 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Maintenance Technician (Apprentice Engineer)

Emporia, KS • On-site

J.M. Smucker Company
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


J.M. Smucker rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

As a part of the Engineering Team, the employee performs a full range of maintenance/engineering assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.

Location: Emporia, KS - Hostess Manufacturing Plant

Work Arrangements: 100% On-site, 8-hour shifts, opening on 2nd shift and 3rd shift

In this role you will:

  • Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments.

  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

  • Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.

  • Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools.

  • Starts devices to test their performance.

  • Lubricates and cleans parts.

  • May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

  • Requisitions supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment.

  • May repair electrical equipment.

  • Ensures the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment.

  • Perform bearing analysis and installation.

  • Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems, and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter and various hand, power, and specialty tools.

  • Welds various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g. racks, shelves, stands for equipment, etc.) using appropriate tools (e.g. cutting torch, arc and gas welder, high-speed disk, grinders, files, etc.).

  • Performs preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools (e.g. hydrometer, voltmeter, amp meter, digital keypad, etc.).

  • Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems, and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter and various hand, power, and specialty tools.

  • May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off-duty hours using a vehicle, telephone, hand, power and specialty tools and necessary materials and other related duties as assigned.

  • Other duties as defined.

Tools and Equipment - Engineering will provide a tool list

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to work night shift.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Requires High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Additional post-secondary education is preferred (Technical of Vocational education) in area of Industrial Engineering

  • Previous work experience in industrial engineering preferred

  • Prefer previous safety training

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist. Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day. Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day.

Ability to push/pull refrigeration compressors, 55-gallon barrels, motors, gearboxes, and panels weighing heavy amounts, upper and lower body various times per day.

Reading, writing, seeing, hearing, communicating, adding, subtracting, understanding instructions, and complete mental capabilities. Ability to tolerate temperature extremes daily. To be in unprotected heights approximately daily. Exposure and sugar dust, refrigerants, and chemicals daily.

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