Full-time position available with the General Services Department, Facilities Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
- Inspects, repairs, and maintains boilers, hot water tanks, steam lines, air compressors, water feed lines, plumbing fixtures, motors, air conditioning units, and related equipment.
- Makes minor electrical repairs on freight elevators, wall switches, lamps, and fixtures; locates and drills floor outlets for telephone installations and electricity.
- Replaces piping, valves, and other worn or damaged parts on boilers
- Checks oil burners for proper pressure and adjustments; renews packing and bearings on sludge pumps.
- Maintains and repairs small combustion engines on equipment such as grass mowers, generators, jackhammers, and chain saws.
- Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment used in the operation of the municipal corrections facility such as laundry equipment and kitchen facilities.
- Performs full range of duties related to new construction, repairing, patching, replacing and/or painting concrete and asphalt surfaces including streets, sidewalks, parking lots, taxiways and runways; may perform duties related to construction or repair of stone, brick or block walls.
- Performs remodeling duties such as framing and installing drywall, installing electrical fixtures and wiring and installing plumbing fixtures and water lines.
- Operates snow removal equipment; performs minor equipment repairs, maintains proper fluids levels and replaces parts such as snow blades and brooms as needed.
- Executes fire alarm and sprinkler system repair and maintenance.
- Responds to alarm activation for system check.
- Performs welding repairs on buildings and equipment.
- Maintains work area in safe and organized manner.
- Performs full range of duties related to events and facility set-up including the movement and maintenance of movable walls, retractable risers, fencing, basketball courts, and lighting requests to include installation.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment used in the operation of the convention facilities such as basketball floors, moveable walls, and utility carts as needed.
- Performs plumbing installation and repair in City facilities.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials in a variety of skilled crafts, including mechanical trades and work standards and practices in the various crafts and basic computer operation.
- Must demonstrate ability to work from blueprints and to prepare rough pencil sketches of equipment or fixtures to be constructed or repaired.
- Inspects a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, and other equipment and fixtures to determine defects and needed repairs.
- Leads a small group of skilled or unskilled workers when necessary.
- Maintains and makes minor repairs to shop equipment and tools.
- Operates and interprets complex diagnostic equipment and ability to determine the appropriate repair for equipment based on own knowledge and reference materials.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must demonstrate ability to perform calculations using changes in units of measure and in the interpretation of complex gauges and scales.
- Differentiates between metric and standard units of measure.
- Performs calculations with liquid flows, pressures, and volumes.
Qualifications
REQUIRES high school graduation and 4 years of experience in a variety of mechanical crafts; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to obtain a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to
accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
