City Maintenance Staff

Job Opening: Full-Time Maintenance Position

The City of Americus is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position.

Qualifications:

• High School Education or equivalent
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Physically able to lift at least 50 pounds
• CDL- manual certification
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and basic machinery is required
• Operator 1 Wastewater Certification required or upon completion of one year's fieldwork must take and pass the Operator 1 Wastewater Certification.
• Certification continued by 10 education hours every two (2) years.
• Must pass a physical prior to employment.

Primary Duties:

• Preventive maintenance and repairs on the city parks (Jones 1 and 2).
• Grass, weed, trees & shrubs-mowing, trimming and removal in city parks along all roads and on all city property.

MAINTENANCE OF SEWER PONDS:

• Maintain dikes and riff-raff.
• Maintain all grass, trees, and weeds to State of Kansas & Dept of Health & Environment specifications.
• Maintain daily documentation of discharge.
• Preventive maintenance and repair on all city machinery and equipment.

STREET MAINTENANCE:

• Grade.
• Snow and ice removal.
• Clean ditches and culverts.
• Application of gravel.
• Preventive maintenance and repair on all city owned buildings.
• City sidewalk maintenance.
• Collection and centralization of city trash into the city dumpster.
• Installation and maintenance of all city signs.
• Installation and maintenance of Christmas decorations.
• Maintenance & basic repair of city tools & equipment.
• Installs, services, and repairs the city’s water and sewer systems, including water and sewer lines, sewer lift and water pump stations, water reservoirs, hydrants, and associated system valves and appurtenances.
• Completes work orders issued by the City Council or City Clerk.
• Prepare, develop, and formulate plans/supplies needed for road maintenance and repair.

Ability to:

• Follow safety rules and regulations
• Work in confined spaces
• Operate wide variety of tools
• Read blueprints, as-built sketches and maps.
• Operate Equipment: Road Grader, Dump Truck, Back Hoe, Tractor, Welder/Generator, Chain Saw, Weed Eater, Chipper, Brush Hog, Line Striper, Mower, etc.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers and other City personnel, elected officials, and the general public.

How to Apply:
Send your resume to:
City of Americus
cityclerk@americusks.com

Or apply in person at:
City Hall
604 Main Street
Americus, KS
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The City of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a DUI conviction in the past 5 years?
• Do you have any convictions that would disqualify you from obtaining a CDL?

Ability to Commute:

• Americus, KS 66835 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22