Maintenance Custodian

Kansas City Police Department; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Police Department seeks a Maintenance Custodian to provide general building maintenance and repairs across department facilities, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and custodial tasks. You will move and install fixtures, service fans and generators, perform seasonal outdoor work, and communicate with dispatchers using hand-held radios.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work flexible hours, and to pass pre-employment tests.

Qualifications

• Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, MO city limits.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the skills to operate department vehicles.
• Must complete a job simulated exercise.
• Must complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide general building maintenance and repair for department facilities and equipment.
• Perform carpentry tasks including moving, installation, and repair of furniture; door, lock, window work.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs to lighting, circuits, and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain HVAC systems including filter changes and lubrication.
• Perform plumbing repair and maintenance (pipes, sinks, drains).
• Maintain clear communication with unit members and dispatchers via hand-held radios.
• Participate in cleaning, custodial duties, and seasonal outdoor work as required.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
• Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and have the skills and abilities to operate department vehicles within specified vehicle operating procedures.
• Incumbent will be required to complete a job simulated exercise.
• Incumbent will be required to complete post offer, pre-employment testing per Department Policy.

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

• Position requires very heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, heavy lifting (20 to 50pounds) frequently, light lifting (5 to 20 pounds) regularly, talking on the telephone, seasonal snow removal, the abilityto climb a ladder, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

Brief Job Description

• Provide general building maintenance and repair; tasks may include moving furniture, maintaining fans, generators, sump pumps, and janitorial duties. Provide general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to department facilities and equipment within.
• Perform general maintenance and carpentry tasks that include moving, installation, and repairs to furniture; door, lock, and window repair. Installation, repair, and care of ceiling, wall, and flooring systems. Work may include painting, staining, and varnishing.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs to lighting systems, circuits, equipment, appliances, and HVAC systems including pumps, motors, and pneumatic controls.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance to HVAC systems including filter and belt changes, lubing of motors and pumps.
• Must have the ability to communicate (audibly and verbally) with other unit members and dispatchers through the use of hand-held radios.
• Perform plumbing repair; involves repairing running water and drain lines, and installing sinks, stools, and water fountains.
• Provide technical support and training to newly hired or lesser skilled Maintenance Custodian positions.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance. May be required to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Participate in cleaning and custodial activities including but not limited to emptying trash cans, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; stripping, waxing, and buffing hard floor surfaces, cleaning restrooms, locker, and kitchen areas, dusting, and other housekeeping duties as required.
• Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions performing seasonal work including snow removal, mowing, trimming, brush and tree removal.