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Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II

Department: 403500 (Facilities)

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The City of Lenexa is currently accepting applications for a Facilities Maintenance Technician I or II to join our team. The ideal candidate will be:

+ detailed oriented

+ reliable

+ willing to learn and grow

+ values driven

If you have experience in mechanical repair and equipment maintenance, apply today and use your talents to grow and succeed as a valued member of our team!

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I or II is an apprentice-level or working technical position in the Facilities Management Division performing preventative and predictive maintenance and repair of mechanical systems (e.g.: HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and general construction work. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Foreman and in a team setting to complete assigned tasks and prescheduled maintenance jobs.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

+ Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on City equipment and buildings.

+ Heating, venting, air conditioning and cooling: Installs, diagnoses and repairs all equipment control problems, pneumatic and electrical. Replaces major components such as compressors, air handlers and condensing unit fan motors, expansion valves, etc.

+ Operates and maintains hot water boilers at City facilities. Conducts inspections when necessary.

+ Plumbing: Installs, diagnoses and repairs fixtures, piping, sewage and potable water, treatment systems, etc.

+ Electrical: Diagnoses and repairs fixtures, wiring, motor starters, lamps, switches and receptacles.

+ General Construction and Maintenance: Performs repairs related to carpentry, painting, concrete, drywall, appliance maintenance, floor covering, etc.

+ Appliances: Diagnoses, repairs and installs.

+ Installs and/or pulls communications and low voltage cables and wires throughout facilities.

+ Updates work orders, hours and repair information in the facilities database daily.

+ Performs containment and removal of ice/snow from facility walkways and public access areas.

+ Must be able to work some overtime in relation to the division-s emergency call-out system as well as scheduled maintenance.

+ Responds to snow and ice removal and other emergencies including weekends, before and after hours and holidays.

+ Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Qualifications & Compensation

Facilities Maintenance Technician I:

Minimum qualifications: 1-2 years of building maintenance experience and high school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess EPA HVAC Universal Certification or obtain it within 24 months of employment.

Hiring Range: $22.74 to $25.60 dependent on qualifications and directly related experience.

Facilities Maintenance Technician II:

Minimum qualifications: 3-4 years of building maintenance experience and high school diploma or G.E.D. Must posses EPA HVAC Universal Certification or obtain within 90 days of hire. Must have Universal Refrigerant Certification by time of hire.

Hiring range: $24.64 to $28.56 dependent on qualifications and directly related experience.

Environmental and Physical Factors

This is medium physical work requiring: ability to sit, stand and walk; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to approximately 100 lbs.; ability to work in cramped or confined spaces; ability to work in extreme weather conditions of all kinds; ability tolerate exposure to pollen, traffic and machine exhaust; ability to communicate information routinely; hear warning alarms, radio transmissions, etc. routinely; ability to work safely in hazardous situations; ability to traverse open grounds and construction areas; ability to distinguish colors; ability to distinguish smells; ability to step up and out of tandem truck or vehicle; ability to crawl, stoop, bend, climb, twist and maintain balance as needed.

Benefits Package

In addition to competitive compensation packages, the City of Lenexa offers comprehensive benefits including:

+ Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic

+ 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match

+ 10 paid holidays per year

+ Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year

+ Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year)

+ Six weeks of paid parental leave

+ City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year

+ Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center (https://www.lenexa.com/government/departments\_\_\_divisions/recreation\_center)

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

At the City of Lenexa, our employees are dedicated to the City-s core values - integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring. We all chip in and roll up our sleeves to deliver exceptional customer service. You-ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that impact and support the community we serve.

To apply please complete an online application to start your application. Please attach a resume reflecting your work history. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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