General Maint & Repair Tech Sr

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: August 9, 2026

Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management

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About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.50
• Note: Position qualifies for 30 cents/hour Maintenance and Trades differential pay. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Description:

The General Maintenance and Repair Technician (GMRT) Senior position assists the skilled crafts positions with work in the areas of carpentry, electrical, masonry, and painting, including remodeling as a member of the Construction Crew for the Capitol Complex. This position performs skilled work installing drywall and painting, refinishing furniture and other painted, stained or finished surfaces. This GMRT Sr. position works on the Construction Crew and reports to the Physical Plant Supervisor Senior.

Job Responsibilities:

• Installs, remodels, and repairs existing interior structures, with sheet rock wall, ceilings, enclosures, metal partitions, door frames, doors, locks, window casings, metal access doors, ceiling tiles, grid type suspended ceilings, floor tiles, trims and molding, in order to provide buildings with interiors which are structurally sound and have an attractive appearance as well as temporarily patch areas damaged by other than normal wear.
• Prepares wood, (including doors, furniture, concrete, metal, masonry or drywall surfaces in order to thoroughly and uniformly cover surfaces with latex, lacquers, oil base and acrylic paint in a reasonable amount of time; to protect interior and exterior trims, walls, doors, windows and ceilings; and to finish, restore and protect the natural beauty of wooden items.
• Repairs and replaces or temporarily patches roof, gutters, downspouts, eaves, flashings and facias on exteriors of buildings in order to maintain their watertight integrity. Completes finished work orders and records materials used and their cost and number of hours assigned to the job.
• Assists the skilled craft positions with work projects consisting of demolitions, installations, retrofit work, general repairs and emergency work.

The GMRT Senior position is needed in order to assist the skilled craft workers, such as carpenters, plumbers, masons, electricians, and electronic technicians with projects. The GMRT Senior performs non-skilled work that frees up the skilled workers for higher level work. The GMRT Senior position functions as an on-the-job training position to develop the skills to move into one of the trades areas, such as carpentry.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in two or more building trades or mechanical trades. *Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency*
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor such as lifting, pushing and pulling to move equipment.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from scaffolding and ladders.

Licensing & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Emily Gottstein

Email: DofAPersonnel@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts
• DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.