Building and Grounds Helper

Evergy; Saint Marys (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is hiring a Building and Grounds Helper at the Jeffrey Energy Center in St Mary’s, KS. The role covers janitorial and basic maintenance for building and grounds, operating in a noisy industrial plant with PPE provided and rotating shifts.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and complete the EEI MASS/POSS Aptitude Test. Overtime and 50-minute drive requirement may apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the EEI MASS/POSS Aptitude Test.

Responsibilities

• Building & Grounds Helper will be responsible for building and grounds janitorial and basic maintenance functions.
• Work in and around a coal-fired power plant environment with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Wear PPE and follow safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Safety

Leadership

Adaptability

Call Out Response

Mechanical & Electrical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stress Tolerance

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Cooperation

Customer Service

Diversity Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Building and Grounds Helper (FOS00MU)

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JOB TITLE: Building and Grounds Helper
REQUISITION: FOS00MU
DEPARTMENT: Jeffrey Energy Center
LOCATION: St Mary’s, Ks
PAY: $25.45

Scheduled Work Hours: 06:30 – 15:00, Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat with rotating weekend days off

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs approximately 4,900 people dedicated to empowering a better future. We are recruiting candidates for a Building & Grounds Helper at our coal fired Jeffrey Energy Center. Please find below a list of the minimum requirements for the position. It is important the candidates address their qualifications in the documentation submitted for consideration.

Building & Grounds Helper will be responsible for building and grounds janitorial and basic maintenance functions.

Working Conditions:
Time will be spent in the power plant in a noisy industrial environment. This includes times of extreme temperature and inclement weather and working in areas at heights above ground as well as slopes up to 30 degrees. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, FR clothing, hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather steel toe work boots. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance. This position works rotating shifts, to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be available for overtime. Must live within a 50-minute drive time of the plant.

When Relief Operator positions become available, qualified Building & Grounds Helpers will be considered for the open positions in seniority order.

Job Progression

• Relief Operator 1 – $38.49
• Relief Operator 2 – $40.06
• Auxiliary Equipment Operator – $44.08
• Auxiliary Equipment Operator – $46.67
• Auxiliary Equipment Operator – $51.60
• Control Room Operator – $60.00

The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate the Following:

• Safety – The job requires the utmost attention paid to safety in all instances.
• Leadership – Ability to lead others and direct the workforce in all areas of safety, work practices company initiatives with a high level of integrity.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Call Out Response – The successful applicant will be expected to be responsive to call outs and holdovers as work necessitates.
• Skills – Must have the ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Effective Communication – Effectively communicates to customers, team members, and supervisors regarding all aspects of the job.
• Teamwork – Works well in a team environment.
• Stress Tolerance – Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations such as fatigue, inclement weather, and or time pressure.
• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Customer Service – Demonstrates an exceptional level of customer service and professionalism.
• Diversity – Values Diversity and Diversity of Thought.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Must possess a high school certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete the EEI MASS/POSS Aptitude Test.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.