Experienced Facility Technician
Do you have experience in facility maintenance?
Do you have experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing or building maintenance?
Do you want to continue to thrive and grow in your experience, training and education?
Want to help the City of Leawood’s Facility Maintenance division thrive?
THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for an
Experienced Facility Technician
Why you should apply to be a part of the Public Works Facility Team at the City of Leawood as a Facility Technician:
- The City of Leawood is in an exciting and dynamic period of growth and we are looking at expanding our Public Works Facility Team.
- The Public Works Facility Team strives for excellence in their service to each other, clients, fellow employees, the Governing Body and ultimately the citizens of Leawood.
Additional Information: The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities in which the employee could increase their experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit based pay increases every year (merit increase up to 3.9% increase). Employees also receive a Time In Service Bonus every three years of employment on their anniversary date equal to 5% of their annual salary.
Summary of the Position: The Facility Technician performs preventive maintenance on City owned equipment, diagnoses building maintenance issues and performs light routine repairs. Assists the Building Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the safety and reliability of City owned facilities and equipment.
General Overview of Responsibilities:
- Responsible for moderate routine repairs and preventative maintenance, on all City owned facilities and equipment to ensure the facilities and equipment are in working condition. Equipment includes but is not limited to heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical equipment.
- Responsible for performing interior and exterior construction duties including but not limited to moderate carpentry, drywall, masonry, roofing, concrete, wall coverings, painting, and floor coverings.
- Responsible for moderate maintenance and verifies operation of security, access and fire protection systems including eye washing stations and emergency lights.
- Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting moderate electrical and plumbing defects found during inspection, replacement or installation.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating work orders and keeping the Building Maintenance Supervisor or designee updated with a status report of work completed.
- Responsible for maintaining building maintenance records and protocols in various electronic and computer based software applications.
- Assists the Building Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining inventory and records of all City buildings, equipment, and building maintenance supplies.
- Assists the Department with inspections, replacements, installations, and repairs of various electrical devices including outlets, light fixtures, and switches.
- Conducts daily visual inspection of interior and exterior building lighting appliances.
- Performs light housekeeping around City facilities.
- Assists the Building Maintenance Supervisor in providing routine oversight of contractual janitorial staff.
- Assists in the training of Facility Technician Is and Facility Attendants.
- May assist Facility Specialists with diagnosing complex plumbing, hvac and electrical repairs.
- Assists with snow removal operations and other emergency activities, which may require occasionally working extended shifts, and after normal hours, including weekends and/or holidays. Typical emergency shifts may be up to twelve hours.
Minimum Requirements: Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical or building maintenance. An Associate’s degree plus two (2) years of experience would count for equivalent work experience. Experience in municipality building maintenance, preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.
Accepting Applications through Monday May 22, 2023
Starting Rate of Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/ hourly, DOQ
(This is a non-exempt benefits eligible position.)
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