Construction Technician II

Overview

The Construction Tech II will perform journey-level work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and remodeling of City facilities, buildings and offices. Assignments involve numerous trades and skills, such as rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting and concrete/masonry. Work is performed according to general or specific instructions from a Specialist, Master Tradesman, or other supervisor, who inspects work in progress and upon completion.

This position may troubleshoot and perform skilled building maintenance repairs involving specialized systems.

• Performs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, carpentry, and HVAC work to construct, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, modify, and install machinery, equipment, structures, pipes, and electrical systems in City facilities.
• Implements and performs preventive maintenance to prevent malfunction and prolong the life of equipment, systems and structures by conducting routine inspections, reviewing work orders to determine service, and conducting safety inspections of equipment, systems and components.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs machinery and equipment; operates machinery and equipment to determine the cause and extent of failure through testing, visual inspection, and listening for malfunctions.
• Prepares activity reports, work/warranty documentation and maintains field maintenance records; assists journey/master level trades employees in daily skilled maintenance and repair.
• Performs any and all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Three or more years of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance is required.
• A valid driver’s license. Must obtain a Kansas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months from the date of hire.

• Group Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• KPERS Defined Benefit Retirement
• Life Insurance, Optional Life and Dependent Life
• 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Insured Disability
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.