Compensation:
This position starts at $23.16* per hour. *Hourly rate may vary based on education experience or qualifications.
This position typically works four days a week with ten-hour workdays from Monday to Thursday.
May be subject to emergency call back.
Benefits:
Medical dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)
Sick & Personal leave
Work-Life Balance programs: military leave civil leave bereavement leave
9 paid holidays
YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Longevity pay
EMPAC Employee Assistance Program
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.
*Regular full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment. Health insurance benefits include medical prescription dental and vision.
Position Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs journey-level work in the maintenance repair and alteration of City-owned buildings and facilities. This position requires skill in multiple trades including carpentry HVAC electrical plumbing painting and roofing. Work is performed independently often under general instructions and includes estimating materials selecting appropriate tools and determining work methods. Assignments are received orally or in writing and are inspected periodically for quality and completion.Essential Functions
- Perform skilled maintenance repair and remodeling of buildings and facilities
- Install various types of flooring (wood tile carpet linoleum)
- Use hand tools and power tools for bench carpentry and general repair
- Install and repair pre-hung slab wood-framed and metal doors and windows
- Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC systems
- Repair roofing materials flashings sealants and install roofing tiles
- Repair and maintain locks door closers window frames furniture and fixtures
- Paint interior and exterior surfaces using brushes rollers and spray equipment
- Patch and repair plaster and drywall
- Conduct routine electrical repairs including lights outlets switches and fans
- Perform minor welding and HVAC system support tasks
- Estimate and procure required materials and supplies
- Maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment
- Coordinate with other staff to ensure work aligns with city standards
- Continuously seek improvements in efficiency work quality and safety
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid Kansas Drivers License (CDL preferred)
- Minimum three years of experience in building maintenance or construction
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:- Construction and maintenance tools and practices
- Building systems and facility repair methods
- HVAC plumbing electrical and carpentry basics
- Safety procedures and hazard awareness
- Reading blueprints layouts and manuals
Ability to:- Solve technical problems independently
- Estimate and track materials for maintenance work
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
- Perform basic math and distance measurement
Physical and Mental Requirements
Above average ability to:- Concentrate for long periods and recall complex information
- Solve problems and make decisions independently
Average ability to:- Use all five senses including color differentiation
- Lift and maneuver 80-pound tools and materials
- Climb balance kneel and work in tight or below-grade areas
- Use hand tools and perform repetitive motions
- Endure physically demanding tasks and environmental exposures
Work Environment
- Outdoor weather and temperature extremes
- Loud noises dust fumes and chemicals
- Cramped below-grade or elevated work areas
- Overtime on-call and extended work hours
This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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Required Experience:
Manager