Harvey County

Maintenance Worker III - Maintenance Dept - Harvey County

Newton, KS

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Minimum starting rate: $16.45/hour

Employment type: Full-time

Full time position in the Maintenance Department for a highly motivated individual who is a self-starter and able to work on their own. Position works during the day and is subject to working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Building Maintenance, this position is responsible for the maintenance and care of the buildings and grounds including electrical, plumbing, cooling and heating systems. Must be able to diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them. Secure the building entrances and maintain a clean and safe environment of building and grounds. Clean the building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. Service, clean and supply the restrooms. Remove and install furniture and equipment. Paint and repair offices and buildings as needed. Assist with watering, mowing and snow removal as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Diagnose machine, equipment, infrastructure malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
• Check heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems, boiler systems, plumbing and electrical systems regularly.
• Paint and repair offices and buildings.
• Replace electric plugs and bulbs, changes air filters, and maintains pumps and fans.

Required Education and/or Experience: High School education or G.E.D.; six months to twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applications are available in the Administration Office of the Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main St., Newton, KS, or you can apply online at www.ksgovjobs.com.

Position open until filled.