Facilities Specialist

Employment Benefits

Immediate comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs : parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary : This unclassified , full-time position is located at Lovewell State Park, Parks Division; and is directly supervised by Thane Loring, State Park Manager Supervisor II.

• Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following : Work includes performing advanced, skilled work and providing technical expertise and experience in a wide variety of trades, skills and advanced operations : planning (or assisting in the planning) of maintenance and construction projects, estimating material and manpower needed for projects;
• installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment, microprocessor HVAC controls and systems, programmable switches, telecommunications system components, intrusion and fire alarm systems, solar-powered lights, specialty devices, water and sewer lines, anti-siphon valves and backflow preventers, showers, lavatories, toilets;
• forming, estimating, ordering, and finishing concrete for buildings, sidewalks, shelters, cabins, boat ramps, playgrounds, trails, and various other facilities to meet special needs, visitor safety standards, and ADA requirements;
• constructing, maintaining, and painting buildings, shelters, picnic tables, enclosed BBQ grills, and signs; operating, repairing, and maintaining a park-wide water distribution system;
• serves as lead worker with supervising, directing, scheduling, and evaluating the work of subordinate maintenance personnel, including a medium-sized seasonal workforce as well as federal assistant program workers (Experience Works), and other volunteer resources (community service);
• operating and maintaining road grading equipment, tractors, mowers, backhoes, various power tools, and shop equipment, including welders and torches;
• operating equipment to spray insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemical applications; assisting the public, answering inquiries, knowledge of agency permits and licenses, as well as selling permits and licenses;

maintaining and submitting records and monthly reports, including vehicle use, bulk fuel, propane, water use, traffic counts, visitor use data, inventory verification, and other related items.

Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required .

Licensing & Certification : The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and must pass a background check.

Minimum Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required . Three years of experience in the mechanical or building trades.

Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications : Prefer candidates who possess a working knowledge of Park maintenance to include intermediate experience in electrical, construction, and plumbing trades;

an extensive first-hand work experience for institutional and recreational facility upkeep and maintenance, and understand and demonstrate basic noxious weed control processes.

Necessary Special Requirements : The selected candidate may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and would be required to pass a State of Kansas Controlled Substance Test for Commercial Drivers prior to appointment.

If so, the selected candidate would be subject to random testing for alcohol and controlled substances following employment.

Must be eligible to become certified for potable and wastewater treatment operation, chemical application certification, and have a working knowledge of : building trade and maintenance tools and ground maintenance and construction equipment, ADA requirements for public recreation facilities, and basic visitor safety standards as applied to a park / recreation environment.