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Maintenance Mechanic

City of Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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

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