What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at City of Leavenworth, Kansas?
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Position Description
Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Department: Planning & Community Development
Division: Housing
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: July 8, 2014
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of Planters
II, the citys high rise
housing project for lower income elderly and/or disabled residents. This
is the largest city-
owned structure and is operational 24 hours each day. This is the only
Maintenance position in
the department deemed necessary to respond to daily tenant work orders,
monitor mechanical
equipment, monitor utility and alarm systems and to perform maintenance
tasks throughout the
building including the Housing Authority office, common areas, lobbies,
and public restrooms.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Housing Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed)
Monitors all mechanical systems including boilers, HVAC, hot water
systems, alarm panel,
elevators, sprinkler system, lawn irrigation, air handler units, exhaust
fans, and notifies the
appropriate contractor when items are not within specified tolerance.
Performs minor maintenance, replacement and repairs in the apartment
(stove and oven
elements, fan coil, filters, light bulbs, window systems, toilets,
faucets, drains, and sheet rock
repair)
Monitors all contractors for specification compliance for mechanic
systems, lawn care, snow
removal, trash removal and other contracts involving the care and
maintenance of the facility.
Empties the trash compactor on a daily basis. Examines trash chute
system and performs
periodic maintenance to assure the system is in good working order.
Un-jams the system or
takes such other action as may be necessary to keep the system working.
Prepares vacated apartments for new occupants, to include: wall repair,
patching nail holes,
painting entire apartment, cleaning appliances (stove & refrigerator),
carpet shampooing,
contacting contractor for carpet replacement if necessary, cleaning,
etc.
Picks up litter and trash from the premises and grounds daily or as
needed. Ensure the property
is free of weeds in the parking lots and along the sidewalks.
Responsible for ordering cleaning supplies and materials through the
Citys requisition process.
Responsible for ensuring an adequate supply of supplies/materials
(toilets, sinks, hoses, toilet
parts, light bulbs, paint, etc.) Responsible for the purchase of these
supplies using the Citys
credit card process at local vendors.
Maintain accurate plot of all credit card purchases to be submitted to
the Housing Manager,
Department Director, and Finance Department. All credit card purchases
are to be approved by
the Housing Manager.
Inspects all apartments on an annual basis for compliance with Housing
Quality Standards and
performs housekeeping inspections on a monthly basis as directed by the
Housing Manager.
Completes and submits a written inspection report for each apartment to
the Housing Manager.
Properly stores all chemicals and cleaning supplies in accordance with
accepted safety
procedures.
Properly receives estimates from vendors, according to the Citys
procurement policy, and
submits estimates to the Housing Manager for approval.
Performs a variety of duties in the public use, common hall, office and
public restroom areas of
Planters II. These duties include scrubbing, sanitizing, vacuuming,
dusting, mopping, waxing,
buffing, sweeping, and washing such things as carpets, windows, walls,
woodwork, blinds,
floors, fixtures, furniture and other equ ipment and furnishings on a
daily basis.
Perform snow removal of all sidewalk areas at Planters II, unless
contracted out, to include
salt/sand treatment and shoveling of snow. Perform lawn care duties
(riding mower, push
mower, and weed eater) in the event it is deemed necessary.
Treats tenants with respect and dignity at all times, even when the
tenant is agitated with regard
to problems associated with his/her apartment. Is considerate and
patient with tenants at all
times while cleaning common areas and public restrooms.
Operate the City truck for use to obtain supplies, materials, etc.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Answers phone calls received from contractors and vendors.
Answers emergency calls and respond after hours and on weekends and
holidays. These calls
may include emergency work order, snow removal treatment, fire, storm
damage, etc.
Will serve as back-up for the Housing Assistant in the event of their
absence and be responsible
for janitorial duties of that position.
Other duties as assigned, such as assisting with tenant activities and
functions, to include
obtaining supplies for these functions, as n
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13552201
Position Description
Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Department: Planning & Community Development
Division: Housing
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement: KPERS
Effective Date: July 8, 2014
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of Planters
II, the citys high rise
housing project for lower income elderly and/or disabled residents. This
is the largest city-
owned structure and is operational 24 hours each day. This is the only
Maintenance position in
the department deemed necessary to respond to daily tenant work orders,
monitor mechanical
equipment, monitor utility and alarm systems and to perform maintenance
tasks throughout the
building including the Housing Authority office, common areas, lobbies,
and public restrooms.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Housing Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed)
Monitors all mechanical systems including boilers, HVAC, hot water
systems, alarm panel,
elevators, sprinkler system, lawn irrigation, air handler units, exhaust
fans, and notifies the
appropriate contractor when items are not within specified tolerance.
Performs minor maintenance, replacement and repairs in the apartment
(stove and oven
elements, fan coil, filters, light bulbs, window systems, toilets,
faucets, drains, and sheet rock
repair)
Monitors all contractors for specification compliance for mechanic
systems, lawn care, snow
removal, trash removal and other contracts involving the care and
maintenance of the facility.
Empties the trash compactor on a daily basis. Examines trash chute
system and performs
periodic maintenance to assure the system is in good working order.
Un-jams the system or
takes such other action as may be necessary to keep the system working.
Prepares vacated apartments for new occupants, to include: wall repair,
patching nail holes,
painting entire apartment, cleaning appliances (stove & refrigerator),
carpet shampooing,
contacting contractor for carpet replacement if necessary, cleaning,
etc.
Picks up litter and trash from the premises and grounds daily or as
needed. Ensure the property
is free of weeds in the parking lots and along the sidewalks.
Responsible for ordering cleaning supplies and materials through the
Citys requisition process.
Responsible for ensuring an adequate supply of supplies/materials
(toilets, sinks, hoses, toilet
parts, light bulbs, paint, etc.) Responsible for the purchase of these
supplies using the Citys
credit card process at local vendors.
Maintain accurate plot of all credit card purchases to be submitted to
the Housing Manager,
Department Director, and Finance Department. All credit card purchases
are to be approved by
the Housing Manager.
Inspects all apartments on an annual basis for compliance with Housing
Quality Standards and
performs housekeeping inspections on a monthly basis as directed by the
Housing Manager.
Completes and submits a written inspection report for each apartment to
the Housing Manager.
Properly stores all chemicals and cleaning supplies in accordance with
accepted safety
procedures.
Properly receives estimates from vendors, according to the Citys
procurement policy, and
submits estimates to the Housing Manager for approval.
Performs a variety of duties in the public use, common hall, office and
public restroom areas of
Planters II. These duties include scrubbing, sanitizing, vacuuming,
dusting, mopping, waxing,
buffing, sweeping, and washing such things as carpets, windows, walls,
woodwork, blinds,
floors, fixtures, furniture and other equ ipment and furnishings on a
daily basis.
Perform snow removal of all sidewalk areas at Planters II, unless
contracted out, to include
salt/sand treatment and shoveling of snow. Perform lawn care duties
(riding mower, push
mower, and weed eater) in the event it is deemed necessary.
Treats tenants with respect and dignity at all times, even when the
tenant is agitated with regard
to problems associated with his/her apartment. Is considerate and
patient with tenants at all
times while cleaning common areas and public restrooms.
Operate the City truck for use to obtain supplies, materials, etc.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Answers phone calls received from contractors and vendors.
Answers emergency calls and respond after hours and on weekends and
holidays. These calls
may include emergency work order, snow removal treatment, fire, storm
damage, etc.
Will serve as back-up for the Housing Assistant in the event of their
absence and be responsible
for janitorial duties of that position.
Other duties as assigned, such as assisting with tenant activities and
functions, to include
obtaining supplies for these functions, as n