Maintenance Specialist (C) - 619 - Buildings

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED is seeking candidates for specialized repair and maintenance work primarily for city-owned buildings across Wichita, Kansas. The role entails performing routine maintenance, repairs, and operating complex building systems.

The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills and the ability to operate various tools and equipment. Applicants should be prepared to perform manual labor and work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building and equipment maintenance duties.
• Operate building controls and document records.
• Respond to emergency calls to secure city-owned property.

Skills

Knowledge of computerized building operation systems

Ability to communicate clearly

Knowledge of tools and equipment used in trade

Ability to perform manual and physical labor

Ability to maintain working relationships

Tools

Hand tools

Portable power tools

Job description

Job Overview

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer. This job involves 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.

Examples of Work Performed

• Operate building controls by computer and document records.
• Perform routine building and equipment maintenance duties including rough carpentry, plumbing, plastering, cement work, painting and minor electrical repair.
• Perform routine custodial duties and/or grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate lighting and fire effects, and service misting and water flow features.
• Work outside in weather‑related situations such as snow and ice removal.
• Respond to emergency calls to secure city‑owned property.
• Perform scheduled test runs on generators, fire pumps and emergency PA system.
• Operate complex commercial building systems involving boilers, chillers, cooling towers and associated heavy mechanical equipment.

Requirements of Work

• 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 machine 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.
• 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. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.