| Department: | Public Works/Facility Operations |
| Location: | Topeka, KS |
The City of Topeka is seeking a general facility and equipment maintenance mechanic to perform semi-skilled building, equipment and grounds construction, repair, and maintenance tasks on a variety of city-owned assets and facilities.
This position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
What you’ll do:
Inspect buildings, machinery and equipment to identify the need for repair and maintenance activities.
Carpentry work to repair buildings, facilities and equipment.
Plumbing repair and maintenance duties such as replacement of exposed pipe, sinks and tanks, and unclogging grains.
Repair and maintenance to 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.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and city insurable driving record. Please review the insurability guidelines here. Experience in semi-skilled building, mechanical, construction or grounds maintenance tasks is preferred but not required.
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Entry rate of pay: $15.59 per hour, DOQ
The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including
Health/Dental Insurance
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave
Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
(457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer