Maintenance Mechanic (H) - 621 - Buildings - City Hall

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13623940

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

This is work that may include some supervisory duties. Employees perform

a variety of mechanical and building trade tasks. Although performance

of skilled work is required in many of the repairs made, skills required

in any one type of trade are usually less than would be required of a

journeyman in that field. Work differs between positions, but primary

emphasis is upon mechanical ability and skills as applied to a

department\'s maintenance activities. Work is performed independently,

but frequently is inspected upon completion.

• \*\*Employees within the department of division shall be given first
  
  

consideration\*\***

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**Examples of Work Performed**

• Specific duties depend on the actual work location and activities.
• Inspects buildings, machinery and/or equipment to locate need for
  
  

repair or maintenance work.

• Makes building repairs, cuts and replaces glass; installs doors;
  
  

patches cement walks, floors and foundations; patches and lays tile;

and makes and installs shelves, partitions and other wooden parts.

• Repairs wiring, switches, fixtures and motors.
• Installs, services, and repairs heating plants and/or repair various
  
  

types of small stationary or portable mechanical equipment.

• Water Distribution:
• Ensures the fire hydrant branch valves are clearly identifiable
  
  

and operational.

• Raises fire hydrants to grade as needed.
• Troubleshoots and rebuilds various types of fire hydrants.
• May supervise helpers or relieve a supervisor of a crew.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related
  
  

duties may be assigned as needed.

**Requirements of Work**

• Specific requirements depend on the actual work location and
  
  

activities.

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, parts and materials used
  
  

in mechanical, building and/or fire hydrant maintenance and repair

work

• Working knowledge of building construction and building equipment
  
  

operation

• Knowledge of work hazards and ability to take necessary safety
  
  

precautions

• Ability to read and interpret technical repair manuals
• Ability to effectively use small precision tools for close tolerance
  
  

work

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to bend, twist, and reach as
  
  

necessary to repair equipment

• Ability to tolerate exposure to chemicals and fluids commonly used
  
  

in building and equipment maintenance and repair and airborne

environmental nuisances associated with machine exhaust and open

grounds

• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds; to lift and carry up to
  
  

300 pounds with the assistance of another person

• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that
  
  

tighten, loosen, or cut

• Ability to shovel snow and lift the load up to four feet high
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  
  

associates

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  
  

writing

• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record
  
  

information

• May require ability to read and interpret water distribution maps
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class B commercial
  
  

driver\'s license (CDL) with an air brake endorsement. If you are a

Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain

a CDL from your home country.

• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool,

and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with

company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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