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 you’ll 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 driver’s license and be insurable within The City's 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: $17.37 per hour.

Maintenance Worker III minimum Entry Rate of Pay: K12 / Step 1: $18.99 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