Maintenance Worker II or Maintenance Worker III- Facility Operations Public Works

The City of Topeka is seeking a general facility and equipment maintenance mechanic to perform semi-skilled building equipment and ground construction repair and maintenance tasks on a variety of city-owned assets and facilities. This position will be filled as II or III depending on qualifications.

This position works Monday through Friday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM.

What youll do:

• Inspect buildings machinery and equipment to identify the need for repair and maintenance activities.
• Carpentry work is to repair buildings facilities and equipment.
• Plumbing repair and maintenance duties such as replacement of exposed pipe sinks and tanks and unclogging drains.
• Repair and maintenance of electrical equipment.

The ideal candidate possesses any combination of the following traits:

• A basic knowledge of mechanics and/or plumbing hand tools.
• Is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced changing work environment.
• Has knowledge of standard safety practices hazards and precautions

Minimum Qualifications:

Maintenance Worker II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with one year of experience performing semi-skilled building mechanical construction or grounds maintenance work required.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Maintenance Worker III:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three years of experience in building mechanical construction or grounds maintenance work required.

• Field technician experience with a licensed HVAC contractor and two years of supervisory experience is desirable.

All candidates must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and be insurable within The Citys guidelines.

Maintenance Worker II position description. (please right-click and open in new tab)

Maintenance Worker III position description. (please right-click and open in new tab)

Maintenance Worker II Minimum Entry Rate of Pay: K9 / Step 1: $16.62 per hour.

Maintenance Worker III Minimum Entry Rate of Pay: K12 / Step 1: $18.12 per hour.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package including

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free full-service Fitness Facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer