Crafts Person

Full-time positions available with the Water Department, Water Supply & Treatment Plant Division located at 1 NW Briarcliff Rd
Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 8, 2024


Responsibilities

• Fabricates metals with both machine and hand tools, including but not limited to: lathes, milling machines, saws, welders, shears, plasma cutting and oxy-fuel cutting equipment.
• Utilizes precision measuring tools, working to close tolerances and attention to detail.
• Performs work in both in a shop environment and under field conditions.
• Works in adverse weather conditions as required.
• Performs maintenance of equipment used for the treatment and pumping of drinking water.
• Repairs damaged equipment and fabrication of new parts using blueprints, shop drawings and verbal instructions. Work includes outer pump station locations.
• Performs both skilled and semi-skilled labor for general facilities maintenance.
• Repairs doors, chain link fencing, wooden structures, drywall and painting.
• Repairs and/or replaces steam, condensate, water, and air lines.
• Repairs and/or replaces air wheels, shafts and paddles.
• Work assignments may include working from ladders, mechanical lifts, and personnel lifting devices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of experience in a relevant trade (e.g., carpenter, machinist, painter, plumber or welder); OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. 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).

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