Maintenance Mechanic

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13692774 Position Description Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic Department: Planning & Community Development Division: Housing FLSA: Non-Exempt Retirement: KPERS Effective Date: July 8, 2014 GENERAL PURPOSE This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of Planters II, the citys high rise housing project for lower income elderly and/or disabled residents. This is the largest city- owned structure and is operational 24 hours each day. This is the only Maintenance position in the department deemed necessary to respond to daily tenant work orders, monitor mechanical equipment, monitor utility and alarm systems and to perform maintenance tasks throughout the building including the Housing Authority office, common areas, lobbies, and public restrooms. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Housing Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None. Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed) Monitors all mechanical systems including boilers, HVAC, hot water systems, alarm panel, elevators, sprinkler system, lawn irrigation, air handler units, exhaust fans, and notifies the appropriate contractor when items are not within specified tolerance. Performs minor maintenance, replacement and repairs in the apartment (stove and oven elements, fan coil, filters, light bulbs, window systems, toilets, faucets, drains, and sheet rock repair) Monitors all contractors for specification compliance for mechanic systems, lawn care, snow removal, trash removal and other contracts involving the care and maintenance of the facility. Empties the trash compactor on a daily basis. Examines trash chute system and performs periodic maintenance to assure the system is in good working order. Un-jams the system or takes such other action as may be necessary to keep the system working. Prepares vacated apartments for new occupants, to include: wall repair, patching nail holes, painting entire apartment, cleaning appliances (stove & refrigerator), carpet shampooing, contacting contractor for carpet replacement if necessary, cleaning, etc. Picks up litter and trash from the premises and grounds daily or as needed. Ensure the property is free of weeds in the parking lots and along the sidewalks. Responsible for ordering cleaning supplies and materials through the Citys requisition process. Responsible for ensuring an adequate supply of supplies/materials (toilets, sinks, hoses, toilet parts, light bulbs, paint, etc.) Responsible for the purchase of these supplies using the Citys credit card process at local vendors. Maintain accurate plot of all credit card purchases to be submitted to the Housing Manager, Department Director, and Finance Department. All credit card purchases are to be approved by the Housing Manager. Inspects all apartments on an annual basis for compliance with Housing Quality Standards and performs housekeeping inspections on a monthly basis as directed by the Housing Manager. Completes and submits a written inspection report for each apartment to the Housing Manager. Properly stores all chemicals and cleaning supplies in accordance with accepted safety procedures. Properly receives estimates from vendors, according to the Citys procurement policy, and submits estimates to the Housing Manager for approval. Performs a variety of duties in the public use, common hall, office and public restroom areas of Planters II. These duties include scrubbing, sanitizing, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, waxing, buffing, sweeping, and washing such things as carpets, windows, walls, woodwork, blinds, floors, fixtures, furniture and other equ ipment and furnishings on a daily basis. Perform snow removal of all sidewalk areas at Planters II, unless contracted out, to include salt/sand treatment and shoveling of snow. Perform lawn care duties (riding mower, push mower, and weed eater) in the event it is deemed necessary. Treats tenants with respect and dignity at all times, even when the tenant is agitated with regard to problems associated with his/her apartment. Is considerate and patient with tenants at all times while cleaning common areas and public restrooms. Operate the City truck for use to obtain supplies, materials, etc. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Answers phone calls received from contractors and vendors. Answers emergency calls and respond after hours and on weekends and holidays. These calls may include emergency work order, snow removal treatment, fire, storm damage, etc. Will serve as back-up for the Housing Assistant in the event of their absence and be responsible for janitorial duties of that position. Other duties as assigned, such as assisting with tenant activities and functions, to include obtaining supplies for these functions, as n