Maintenance Specialist; C Buildings

Position: Maintenance Specialist (C) - 619 - Buildings
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.

Current Openings: Exact Shift will be determined at hire. Tuesday-Saturday, 4:00pm-12:30am Sunday-Thursday, 4:00pm-12:30am
Bargaining Unit:
Service Employee's International (SEIU)

** Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**

**** Posting may close at anytime.****

• 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.

• 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.

Required Experience and Training

• Two years of experience performing mechanical work related to commercial building maintenance.
• Must have a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• One year of experience operating a computerized building automation or control system used to monitor and manage commercial building operations (e.g., HVAC, lighting, energy use).

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. May also be required to pass a KBI background investigation.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr