Job Information
Kansas Employer Park and Public Building Maintenance Technician in Valley Center, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12832201
Job description
Under the general supervision of the Director of Parks & Public Buildings and direct supervision of the Park & Public Buildings Supervisor, this employee performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work operations in the maintenance and improvement of parks, public properties, public buildings and facilities, swimming pool, pond, sidewalks, trails, and cemetery to maintain a safe, clean and user- friendly environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Monitors and maintains general appearance and functionality of all city parks, public properties public buildings and facilities, municipal swimming pool, municipal cemetery and assists with supervision of seasonal and part-time employees.
2. Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment.
3. Performs all basic preventative maintenance and repair tasks on buildings and facilities related to building interiors and exteriors including lighting & ballast replacement, roofing, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, custodial responsibilities, furniture moving, office set up and snow and ice removal.
The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to do all assigned responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
This position requires the ability to work independently, work well with others and/or perform in a team environment on a daily basis. Knowledge of turf & landscape management practices, arborist practices, building maintenance and repairs, custodial practices, and irrigation systems is preferred.
The ability to read and interpret manuals, maps and written instructions, document work, respond to emails & service orders, basic use of a computer or tablet using programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, the internet, and e-mail is expected. Use of communication, organizational, basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude is expected.
Problem solving, safety, consideration of financial impacts, recognition of priorities, organizational skills and time management is expected in this position. The employee encounters problems with equipment malfunctions, swimming pool, irrigation systems, lawn, tree, landscape systems and building systems. It is expected that the employee make efficient use of city resources, including, finances, time, staff, equipment and follow common approaches for documenting and communicating issues and problem solving to effectively resolve issues or problems the employee may encounter.