Maintenance Technician (Water Distribution)

City of Manhattan Kansas•Manhattan, KS

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician contributes to the overall mission of Public Works by working as a crewmember and contributing to public health and safety. This role is responsible for assisting in all related maintenance administered by the relevant division. All Maintenance Technicians perform repairs using general knowledge of basic construction techniques, operate single/tandem axle trucks, heavy equipment, and various power/hand tools. They also perform routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment, assist in securing work areas, and maintain safe worksites by placing appropriate warning devices while wearing special protective devices. The technician answers and responds to public and staff inquiries, maintains records regarding work completed, and works with contractors and developers on repairs and maintenance. Attendance at meetings and training is required. Specifically for the Water Distribution division, the technician repairs and maintains pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, water services, meters, and other related equipment. The position also involves responding to emergency call-backs, including seasonal emergencies, and working overtime as needed to complete regular and seasonal work. Technicians may also assist supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department, and perform division-specific duties such as production of signs, landscaping, yard repair, meter repairs, and road right-of-way mowing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Obtain and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within 90 days of employment (Class B for Traffic division)
Employees of Public Works Streets, Fleet and Stormwater and Public Works Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Public Works Traffic crews must reside within a 25-mile radius of the respective Public Works Shops for the purpose of responding to call backs and after-hours or on-call duties

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years relevant experience in construction or related area

Responsibilities

Perform repairs using general knowledge of basic construction techniques
Operate single/tandem axle trucks, heavy equipment, and various power/hand tools
Perform routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment
Assist in securing work areas and maintaining safe worksites by placement of appropriate warning devices while wearing special protective devices
Answer and respond to public and staff inquiries regarding related division
Maintain records regarding work completed
Work with contractors and developers on repairs and maintenance
Attend meetings and training as required
Repair and maintain pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, water services, meters, and other related equipment (Water Distribution specific)
Respond to emergency call-backs, including seasonal emergencies
Work overtime as needed to complete regular and seasonal work
Assist supervisors and other departmental personnel in other projects for the benefit of the City and/or department
Perform division-specific duties which may include: production of signs, landscaping, yard repair, meter repairs, and road right-of-way (RROW) mowing

Benefits

Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable
City issued Cell Phone, if applicable
Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457
Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday
Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service
Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year
Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave
Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees. Professional Development funds are based on department budget. Certification/licensure may be reimbursed by the City
Other Benefits - Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options