Rescue Personnel

Evergy; Saint Marys (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Evergy's Jeffrey Energy Center in St. Marys, KS seeks Rescue Personnel to respond to emergencies, perform high angle and confined space rescues, and provide first aid to injured personnel on site.

The role is temporary with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Training leads to a wage progression from $20 to $25 per hour and opportunities to teach CPR/AED/First Aid and basic fire training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EMR or higher preferred.
• Emergency Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high angle and confined space rescues.
• Provide care as first on scene for acutely ill or injured personnel.
• Perform periodic inspections and inventory of emergency response and safety-related equipment and supplies.
• Perform other safety related functions as assigned.
• Chosen candidates may become instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid and Incipient Fire Training.

Skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

EMR training or higher

Tools

Rescue equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Rescue Personnel
REQUISITION: FOS00D1
DEPARTMENT: Generation
LOCATION: Jeffrey Energy Center, St Mary's, KS
PAY: $20.00/hour with a step increase to $25.00/hour upon training completion.

Scheduled Work Hours:
* This position is classified as \"temporary.\" Regular scheduled hours are not guaranteed. Available hours are dictated by facility needs and may include a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, occasionally with short notice.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform high angle and confined space rescues.
• Provide care as first on scene for acutely ill or injured personnel.
• Perform periodic inspections and inventory of emergency response and safety-related equipment and supplies.
• Perform other safety related functions as assigned.
• Chosen candidates will be offered the option to become instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid and Incipient Fire Training.

Education and Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training as a Kansas Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher preferred.
• Emergency Services experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• This individual must be able to function as a cohesive team member, work independently with reliability, and respond accurately and efficiently in stressful situations.
• Must successfully complete the Evergy Kansas Central - Generation Confined Space and High Angle Rescue Academy following hire.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Kansas Driver's License.
• Current Kansas EMR certification or higher preferred.

Working Conditions

• This position requires you to work inside and outside of the plant in all types of weather conditions.
• This position requires work at significant heights and in tight, confined spaces.
• The employee must be medically qualified to wear a supplied-air respirator.
• Occasional travel is required.

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.

Work Locations

• Jeffrey Energy Center
• 25905 Jeffrey Rd
• St. Marys
• 66536

Job

Power Plant/Generation

Unposting Date

Ongoing