Construction Technician II

Hutchgov; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

KPERS Retirement

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Hutchinson is hiring a Construction Tech II to perform journey-level work in maintenance, repair, alteration and remodeling of City facilities. You will execute a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting and concrete/masonry, with emphasis on troubleshooting and skilled repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of building and mechanical equipment maintenance experience, plus a valid license with CDL potential within six

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Three or more years of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance is required.
• A valid driver's license. Must obtain a Kansas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs skills mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, carpentry, and HVAC work to construct, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, modify, and install machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems in City facilities.
• Implements and performs preventive maintenance to prevent malfunction and prolong the life of equipment, systems and structures by conducting routine inspections, reviewing work orders to determine what service is required, and conducting safety inspections of equipment systems and components.
• Troubleshoots, diagnosis and repairs machinery and equipment; Operates machinery and equipment to determine the cause and extent of component or system failure through testing, visual inspection, and listening equipment to detect malfunction.
• Prepares activity reports, work/warranty and maintains field maintenance records; Assists journey/master level trades employees in daily skilled maintenance and repair.
• Performs any and all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

HVAC

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

magine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who want to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you like to work with your hands, enjoy working outside, and enjoy a variety of daily tasks, you may be a great addition to our Parks & Facilities Construction team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

The Construction Tech II will perform journey-level work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and remodeling of buildings, offices, structures, and other City facilities. Assignments involve numerous trades and skills, such as rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting and concrete/masonry. A high degree of competence in several trades is expected with more than one at, or about, the acceptable skilled level. Work is performed according to general or specific instructions from a Specialist, Master Tradesman, or other supervisor, who inspects work while in progress and upon completion. This position is expected to troubleshoot and perform more skilled building maintenance repairs involving specialized systems.

A Day in the Life:

• Performs skills mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, carpentry, and HVAC work to construct, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, modify, and install machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems in City facilities.
• Implements and performs preventive maintenance to prevent malfunction and prolong the life of equipment, systems and structures by conducting routine inspections, reviewing work orders to determine what service is required, and conducting safety inspections of equipment systems and components.
• Troubleshoots, diagnosis and repairs machinery and equipment; Operates machinery and equipment to determine the cause and extent of component or system failure through testing, visual inspection, and listening equipment to detect malfunction.
• Prepares activity reports, work/warranty and maintains field maintenance records; Assists journey/master level trades employees in daily skilled maintenance and repair.
• Performs any and all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

What you will need for success:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Three or more years of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance is required.
• A valid driver's license. Must obtain a Kansas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Benefits:

• Group Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• KPERS Defined Benefit Retirement
• Life Insurance, Optional Life and Dependent Life
• 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Insured Disability
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work, and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.