WATER MAINTENANCE OPERATOR

City-of-Lawrence; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Well Care Clinic

Paid Time Off

Job summary

City of Lawrence seeks a Maintenance Operator to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor, rebuilding and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, gates and related equipment.

You will troubleshoot electrical systems, operate heavy machinery, and handle building/grounds maintenance, with emergency after-hours response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, building trades, or equipment maintenance preferred.
• No experience required, but 1–2 years in related area is preferred.
• Must possess or obtain Kansas CDL.
• Must pass background check, post-offer physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and repair machinery and equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, belt presses, mixers, filters, chlorination systems, lift stations, wells and gates.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems from 110 to 12,470 volts and various DC voltages.
• Perform building/grounds maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Respond to emergencies after-hours.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Mathematical principles

Computer-controlled systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/technical training in mechanical/electrical/HVAC/building trades

Tools

Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Summary:

This Maintenance Operator position performs skilled, semi-skilled, technical and/or manual labor work including rebuilding and repairing machinery/mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, blowers, valves, belt presses, mixers, filters, chlorination systems, lift stations, wells and gates. Other duties include troubleshooting electrical systems ranging from 110 to 12,470 volts and various direct current voltages; HVAC system repairs; operation of heavy equipment and vehicles; and building/grounds maintenance. This position requires emergency, after-hours response.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, building trades, or equipment maintenance preferred. Although no experience is required, preferred candidate will have one to two years of responsible experience in one of the areas above as well as a basic knowledge of mathematical principles and computer-controlled systems. Must possess or have ability to obtain valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License. The successful candidate must pass the City background check post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various dependents on coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks

Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays, Caregiver Leave