Maintenance Specialist; C Buildings - 3rd Shift

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.

Tues­day – Saturday, 12:00am–8:30am

The City of Wichita is NOT an E‑Verify Employer.

Service Employee's International (SEIU)

• 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)

• 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 runs 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

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.

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