Perform general maintenance of DSNWK properties to ensure an attractive and safe environment for staff and persons served.

Five years of general maintenance experience preferred; willing to train. Tools and Maintenance Vehicle provided. Starting Wage $16.50 /hour.

Full-Time, Great Benefits, Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm,

Position may base out of Norton or Hill City, Kansas.

Essential Functions

• Perform a preventative maintenance schedule, as assigned, for developmental centers, residential locations, and office areas and check facilities and equipment for potential problems.
• Perform general maintenance of DSNWK properties as assigned.
• Estimates supplies and time needed for each job. Purchase required building/equipment supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Builds and/or maintains specialized equipment for use of persons served, as needed (Assistive Technology).
• Perform small welding and/or metal fabrication jobs.
• Paints existing as well as new work. Works with staff to insure as little interruption to staff and persons served as possible.
• Troubleshoots and repairs existing electrical wiring and/or installs new circuits.
• Performs plumbing work such as but not limited to: installing new water/sewer lines (remodeling), repairs/replaces old lines, resets toilets, replaces faucets, open toilets, drains, and sewer lines.
• Performs general carpentry, repairs existing rooms/walls, constructs walls, remodels, finishes and replaces doors and windows.
• Repairs sheetrock and tile walls. Installs and finishes new drywall.
• Installs small areas of flooring, works with contractors in preparing areas for larger installations.
• In locations having an underground lawn sprinkler system, repair sprinkler lines and heads.
• Troubleshoot appliance problems before calling a repairman.
• Instructs DSNWK staff on how to do minor maintenance.
• Makes appropriate purchases of supplies and small tools. Maintain accountability of DSNWK property.
• Review and track work orders daily, keep current records of work completed using an iPad or similar device. Turn in paperwork and receipts to Facilities Services Manager weekly.
• Keep Facilities Services Manager informed of facility conditions, potential problems, work completed and work pending.

Job Specifications

Education - High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience - Five years experience with general maintenance preferred.

Extent of physical effort required - Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb a ladder, twist, stoop, and do repetitive movements. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted.

Other Requirements

• Able to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner with contractors, vendors, staff, persons served, and general public.
• Must be able to work together as a team to completed maintenance related duties.
• Valid driver's license.