Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Department: 403500 (Facilities)

Location: Lenexa, KS

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The City of Lenexa is currently accepting applications for a Facilities Maintenance Tech I to join our team. The ideal candidate will be:

• detailed oriented

• reliable

• willing to learn and grow

• values driven

If you have experience in mechanical repair and equipment maintenance, apply today and use your talents to grow and succeed as a valued member of our team!

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is an apprentice-level position in the Facilities Management Division performing preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of mechanical systems (e.g.: HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and general construction work. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Foreman and in a team setting to complete assigned tasks and prescheduled maintenance jobs.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on City equipment and buildings.

• Heating, venting, air conditioning and cooling: Installs, diagnoses and repairs all equipment control problems, pneumatic and electrical. Replaces major components such as compressors, air handlers and condensing unit fan motors, expansion valves, etc.

• Operates and maintains hot water boilers at City facilities. Conducts inspections when necessary.

• Plumbing: Installs, diagnoses and repairs fixtures, piping, sewage and potable water, treatment systems, etc.

• Electrical: Diagnoses and repairs fixtures, wiring, motor starters, lamps, switches and receptacles.

• General Construction and Maintenance: Performs repairs related to carpentry, painting, concrete, drywall, appliance maintenance, floor covering, etc.

• Appliances: Diagnoses, repairs and installs.

• Installs and/or pulls communications and low voltage cables and wires throughout facilities.

• Updates work orders, hours and repair information in the facilities database daily.

• Performs containment and removal of ice/snow from facility walkways and public access areas.

• Must be able to work some overtime in relation to the division-s emergency call-out system as well as scheduled maintenance.

• Responds to snow and ice removal and other emergencies including weekends, before and after hours and holidays.

• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess EPA HVAC Universal Certification or obtain it within 24 months of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver-s license. Must complete required NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 training within three months of employment.

Desired: Apprentice-level experience with HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.

Environmental and Physical Factors

This is medium physical work requiring: ability to sit, stand and walk; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to approximately 100 lbs.; ability to work in cramped or confined spaces; ability to work in extreme weather conditions of all kinds; ability tolerate exposure to pollen, traffic and machine exhaust; ability to communicate information routinely; hear warning alarms, radio transmissions, etc. routinely; ability to work safely in hazardous situations; ability to traverse open grounds and construction areas; ability to distinguish colors; ability to distinguish smells; ability to step up and out of tandem truck or vehicle; ability to crawl, stoop, bend, climb, twist and maintain balance as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring range is from $22.74 to $25.60 dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. The City of Lenexa offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic

• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year

• Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year)

• Six weeks of paid parental leave

• City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans

• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year

• Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center (https://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/recreation_center)

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

At the City of Lenexa, our employees are dedicated to the City-s core values - integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring. We all chip in and roll up our sleeves to deliver exceptional customer service. You-ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that impact and support the community we serve.

To apply please complete an online application to start your application. Please attach a resume reflecting your work history. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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