Job Description

Summary of Duties

Responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and improvements to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. This role involves hands-on work in various areas of the facility upkeep, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, snow removal, moving, and general repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining building systems in good operating condition. Perform tests, analyze results, and document adjustments made to building systems.
• Assist in adjusting and repairing HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment and controls.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance inspections and complete tasks on systems and equipment.
• Assist in evaluating system malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Perform snow and ice removal and provide for safe building environments.
• Maintain outside grounds; mowing.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment used to maintain the facility.
• Participates in the analysis of proposed projects and existing infrastructure, participates in project planning including identification of issues affecting success, developing strategies, and evaluating work and results.
• Respond to emergencies and serve on-call during nights and weekends as needed.
• Assists with special projects and performs other similar duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Budgetary Responsibilities

• None

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Previous experience in maintenance or facilities management preferred.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Newly hired Employee has 90 days to obtain the written exams and must obtain the CDL with air endorsement no later than the completion of his/her sixth month of employment. The city will pay for the cost of obtaining a CDL, and the employee will sign an agreement to remain employed for two years after obtaining a CDL or will pay back a prorated amount.
• Must pass a drug test as prescribed by City policy.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of current maintenance practices and their application;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers;
• Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and equipment;
• Knowledge of safety practices around power tools and equipment;
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pumps, motors, landscaping, metalworking, concrete, construction, irrigation, and machinery maintenance;
• Knowledge of chemicals used to treat fountain water;
• Ability to respond to high-priority issues promptly;
• Ability to identify and repair problems, exercise initiative, and apply existing knowledge and skills;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to review work orders and other directions;
• Ability to perform duties as part of a team effort;
• Ability to use City resources effectively and efficiently.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Other Requirements

• Work is performed inside and outside of the COMMUNITY CENTER Building and in the City, under the full range of climatic conditions of heat, cold, rain, snow, or other forms of precipitation.
• Exposures may include, moving machinery, powered equipment, uneven and/or slippery surfaces, loud noise, dust, dirt, oil, grease, solvents, fumes, vibrations, noise, sharp edges, airborne/blood/bodily fluids, working at heights or congested areas, and all hazards associated with indoor and outdoor building work.
• May be exposed to heights or precarious places.
• Position requires sensory demands of hearing, speech, smell/taste, near & far vision, tactile, and spatial perception.
• The posture and movement requirements for this position are; walk, bend/stoop, twist, balance, and reach forward on a frequent basis and sit, stand, low-level work, squat/kneel, climb stairs and ladders, reaching overhead and low-level, and push/pull on an occasional basis.
• May be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted, heavier lifting with help from others and equipment.

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The City of North Kansas City, MO is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate based on age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, mental or physical disability, religion, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law, in the admission or access to, or employment in, its programs or activities. All interested parties are encouraged to apply!

Compensation details: 21.41-21.41 Hourly Wage

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