Maintenance Technician I

Lyon County, Kansas•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyon County is seeking a Maintenance Technician I. This is a full-time, non-exempt position starting at $20/hr, with benefits including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance. This position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in all County facilities (including: heating, cooling, electrical, electronic, plumbing, and structures). This position is also responsible for maintaining the Lyon County Fairgrounds on a seasonal basis. Candidates must have at least one year of general mechanical maintenance experience, with additional experience and/or formal training in plumbing, heating or air conditioning preferred. This position also requires a valid driver's license. JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position that works under the supervision and direction of the Facilities Manager. This position requires the maintenance of all County building systems. The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

Requirements

Must have valid Kansas driver's license.
Must have at least one year of prior general mechanical maintenance.
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Required to read, write, and speak English fluently, with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
Operate a motor vehicle and all equipment relating to maintenance duties.
Ability to operate mowers and related equipment is required.
Frequent situations arise in this position, which call for good trouble-shooting ability and sound analysis.
Frequent situations arise that are outside of standard operating procedures and call for careful action.
Must be able to work and communicate with department employees, public and vendors.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read and write and use maintenance equipment.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read and write and operate custodial equipment.
Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with others directly or by telephone.
Must not have colorblindness that would prevent color coding of electrical wiring.
Employee lifts/carries 80 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 20 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds.
Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds.
Floor to knuckle: 72 lbs
12 to knuckle: 72 lbs
Knuckle to shoulder: 36 lbs
Carry: 72 lbs
Push: 90 lbs force
Pull: 90lbs force
Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C
Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F
Handling: N 51-100: N
Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: N
Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;
Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C
Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F
Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O
Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N
Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience and/or formal training in plumbing, heating or air conditioning preferred.
One year of prior experience in plumbing and electrical at the commercial level is preferred.
One year of prior experience in the operation of boilers, chillers, and cooling towers is preferred.
Formal training in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning preferred.
The ability to read detailed blueprints and schematics is preferred but not required.
The ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules and records for all systems in the assigned County facilities; heating, cooling, electrical, electronic, plumbing and structures.
Assist in the installation of new equipment or replacement equipment. Record system changes caused by the new or replacement equipment. Assist in establishing the appropriate logs and records for the above equipment.
Assist in performing repairs or having repairs done by others to any County system or building.
Perform preventative maintenance on any County building or system in accordance with maintenance schedules.
Assist in establishing and maintaining inventories of maintenance supplies, tools and equipment.
Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, laundry equipment, etc.
Responsible for maintaining the Lyon County Fairgrounds during mowing season. These duties include mowing, weed eating, trimming bushes, spraying, fertilizing, and other duties as needed.
Once training period is completed, this position is on an on-call rotation every third weekend.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, the public, fellow coworkers, and management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
Must show up to work as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Identify equipment and rename for sale at auction.
Attend required and selected seminars or training sessions.
May be assigned other temporary duties as needed.