Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
El Dorado, Kansas
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary Details | $22.59/hour - $23.71/hour |
| Deadline | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Experience | 2 - 6 years |
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – Position #K0238590
This unclassified, full-time position is located at El Dorado State Park, Parks Division; and is directly supervised by Shon Pinard, Assistant State Park Manager.
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing routine maintenance, repairing equipment, trucks, mowers, backhoes, various power tools, and shop equipment, including estimating costs, purchasing and actual repair; acts as lead worker and consultant on repair work; supervises four full-time employees and 5-8 seasonal maintenance staff; directs the work of subordinate personnel in the repair and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment; plans or assists in the planning and performing of maintenance and construction projects; plans and calculates material and manpower needs and costs; coordinates with contractors and checks for compliance; installs single or three phase electrical systems, automatic switches, controls, motors, and pumps involved in water and sewage disposal systems; constructs plumbing systems within park facility, including installing and repairing water and sewer lines, traps, showers, lavatories, and stools; repairs, replaces, adjusts electronic equipment, controls, gate valves, pumps, chemical feeders, chlorinators, and related equipment; mixes chemicals and takes water samples to test for compliance with KDHE requirements; maintains accurate records and submits paperwork on a timely basis; maintains working inventory; orders maintenance parts and carpentry supplies as needed.
BENEFITS: Beginning hourly salary, $22.59/hour - $23.71/hour; immediate group health and life insurance coverage; retirement; optional deferred compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation, and parental leave.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Five years of experience in the mechanical or building trades. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Prefer an extensive first-hand work experience for institutional and recreational facility upkeep and maintenance and understand and demonstrate basic noxious weed control processes. The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.
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.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below:
- Click in the middle under the Sunflower. From there either Sign into your existing account or Register for a new account.
- Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page. Please make sure to include your email address.
- Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
- Complete and Submit your application.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
- Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page
The following are the required items to apply:
1) a letter of interest
2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
3) transcript material, if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred)
4) employment application – this is generated from the information which is input into the system
5) an Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):
https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info
**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.
Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.
DEADLINE TO APPLY – February 14, 2025
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | General / Stewardship |
Email Subscription Activated