State Of Kansas Pawnee , KS 67335
Posted 4 days ago
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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open until filled
Required documents uploaded by: Open until filled
Agency Information:
Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: 0800-1630
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Plumber
Compensation: $15.03/hr
Employment Benefits
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 STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position exists to perform routine maintenance of building components, including update or renovating for better use due to program changes. Also may involve assisting other trade workers in installation, maintenance, or repair. Identifies and provides quality customer services, also helps to provide quality support services to Larned State Hospital and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in pursuit of their mission.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Maintain and Repair Plumbing Fixtures for LSH campus
Analyze problem.
Replacement of fixtures.
Gas-fired stoves and furnaces.
Repair/remove/replace faulty components.
Complete campus-wide PM's as assigned.
Work independently on routine tasks.
Assist Plumber Sr. in accomplishing tasks.
Assist Plumber Sr. in performing exercise of all area valves - via preventative maintenance.
Maintain and Repair Sewage Collection System and Water Distribution System for LSH Campus
Clean sewer lines and manholes.
Repair sewer pump station.
Repair water mains, hydrants, and valves.
Repair hot water tanks, lines, and valves.
Maintain and Repair Steam System for LSH Campus
Repair valves, regulators, traps and controls.
Repair radiators and other steam equipment.
Analyze tasks.
Repair/replace/remove faulty components.
Improve existing installations.
Miscellaneous Duties
Repair dietary equipment: furnaces, stoves, etc.
Steel fabrication/repair of security screens, gates, fences, desks, etc.
Work on rotating weekends.
Assist Plumber Sr.
Subject to callback, standby, irregular hours and scheduled weekend duty.
Training (Comply with 2 or more of the following 4 licenses/certifications)
Backflow Testing Certification
Large Gas Systems Operator's License
Asbestos Accreditation
Class 1 Water Supply System License
Qualifications
Education:
State any additional qualifications for this position that are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. (License, registration or certification).
Upon appointment, please provide the following:
Valid Kansas Driver's License with no restrictions.
To obtain within one year:
KDHE Class 1 Water Supply System Operator License
(and/or) KDHE Backflow Testing Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefers experience in plumbing, mechanical trades, analyzing mechanical functions, and welding. Experience in reading and understanding written instructions and diagrams.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Mitchell Smith
Email: Mitchell.Smith@ks.gov
Phone: 620-285-4383
Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264 Larned, KS 67550
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
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 competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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 agency recruiter.
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