Maintenance Specialist (C) - 619 - Buildings - 3rd Shift

Job Description

This is repair and maintenance work that is specialized and narrow in scope. Work involves maintenance, repair and/or rebuild of a narrow range of similar types of equipment or structure and will require constant monitoring of building control systems for a number of city-owned buildings. General direction is given for routine tasks. A supervisor is consulted for special instructions when changes are made in established procedures, for emergency situations, and/or for new or unusually difficult situations.
Days and Hours of Work:
• Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00am-8:30am

Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration****Posting may close at any time **
• May operate building controls by computer, and document records.

• May perform some routine building and equipment maintenance duties, including rough carpentry and plumbing work, plastering and cement work, painting and minor electrical repair work.

• May perform some routine custodial duties and/or grounds maintenance tasks,

• May perform processes of lighting the Keeper of the Plains fire effects, and service of the misting and water flow features.

• May work outside in weather-related situations, such as snow & ice removal.

• May respond to emergency calls to secure city owned property.

• May perform scheduled test run on generators, fire pumps and emergency P.A. system.

• May operate complex commercial building systems involving Boilers, Chillers, Cooling towers, and associated heavy mechanical equipment.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a computerized building operation system

• Knowledge of all tools and equipment used in the trade and the ability to use these tools to perform repair.

• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical manuals and blueprints

• Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches and penciled layouts

• Ability to use hand tools, portable power tools, and equipment needed in commercial building maintenance and repair work

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; to bend, twist, and reach as necessary to repair equipment

• Ability to lift and carry bulky items, weighing up to 80 pounds

• Ability to work outside in inclement weather for extended periods

• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to chemicals used in building maintenance and repair; airborne environmental nuisances associated with machine exhaust and open grounds; and machinery noise (with the use of ear plugs)

• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license

• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Two years of experience performing mechanical work related to commercial building maintenance.

• Must have a valid Kansas driver's license.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• One year of experience operating a computerized building automation or control system used to monitor and manage commercial building operations (e.g., HVAC, lighting, energy use).

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. May also be required to pass a KBI background investigation.