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

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a dedicated maintenance worker to perform specialized mechanical tasks across city-owned facilities. You will operate building control systems, carry out routine repairs and minor construction work, and help keep mechanical and electrical systems in good working order.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, performing routine tests on generators and fire protection equipment, and collaborating with others to ensure safety and reliability in all

Qualifications

• 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 sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate building controls by computer and document records.
• Perform routine building and equipment maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, cement, painting, and minor electrical repairs.
• Perform routine custodial and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Work outside in weather-related conditions and respond to emergency calls to secure city-owned property.
• Test generators, fire pumps, and the emergency PA system.
• Operate complex commercial building systems involving boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and heavy mechanical equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Building automation systems

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Portable power tools

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.