Maintenance Specialist (C) - 619 - Buildings

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13587364 Distinguishing Features of Work 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. **Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration** ***Posting may close at any time*** Examples of Work Performed - 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. 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 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. 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. Please find more information under the following links:\ (Download PDF reader)\ ([Download PDF reader](https://g t.adobe.com/reader/))\ (Download PDF reader)