Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

The Adjutant General's Department

Kansas National Guard

Construction & Facilities Management

Topeka, Ks

About the Position

Who can apply: Those who meet the criteria

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 1st Shift-Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES

Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES

Compensation: $ 19.00 to $21.00 per hour.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL JOB CLASSIFICATIONS

• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to read, write & communicate in English and understand basic math.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgement.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.

Performs daily scheduled preventative maintenance action in accordance with applicable technical data and local procedures. Performs testing on repaired components of air conditioner and heating equipment including, but not limited to condenser units, heat pumps, furnaces and air handlers, make up air units, electric heater, gas unit heaters, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, air-dryers, exhaust fans, supply fans and all controls along with the installation of new units, to provide comfort for all occupants and ventilation for the buildings and equipment. Make necessary repairs on commercial and residential equipment including; window air conditioners, drinking fountains, icemakers and refrigerators. Replaces or cleans filters, cleans air conditioner coils, lubricates bearing, checks belts and replaces when necessary. Identify and requests repair parts and materials to perform the necessary repairs, maintenance and installation on equipment.

Assists with Identifying and recognizing the problems affecting equipment and assists with repairs to systems that provide for cooling, heating, filtering, or circulating of air for facilities and equipment. Works on systems utilizing mechanical compression, vapor compression, or absorption as the methods of cooling. Performs the full range of work involved with Assisting with troubleshooting and repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of industrial air conditioning units, heat pumps, gas fired boilers, split ventilating systems and air-drying systems. Disassembles and repairs compressors and related components. Services and repairs evaporators, condensers, and receivers. Bleeds systems and replaces refrigerants. Tests for leaks and excessive load conditions. Reconditions, modifies, and fabricates parts. Installs and relocates equipment. Observes and tests the operation of heating and cooling systems to locate malfunctions in the automatic controls, converters, piping, pumps, and related components. Inspects, adjusts and, as necessary, replaces or repairs thermostats, governors, switches, cut off apparatuses, burners, fuel feed flame guard controls, ball bearing, drive gears, gaskets, damaged parts, and electronic and other safety devices. Reassembles and reinstalls components. Uses all hand tools, test equipment and instruments, welding equipment and shop machines. Observes all safety rules and regulations. Serves as emergency “no cooling, no heating” mechanic, subject to call in to perform emergency repairs during off-duty hours.

Performs daily scheduled preventative maintenance action in accordance with applicable technical data and local procedures. Performs testing on repaired components of air conditioner and heating equipment including, but not limited to condenser units, heat pumps, furnaces and air handlers, make up air units, electric heater, gas unit heaters, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, air-dryers, exhaust fans, supply fans and all controls along with the installation of new units, to provide comfort for all occupants and ventilation for the buildings and equipment. Make necessary repairs on commercial and residential equipment including; window air conditioners, drinking fountains, icemakers and refrigerators. Replaces or cleans filters, cleans air conditioner coils, lubricates bearing, checks belts and replaces when necessary. Identify and requests repair parts and materials to perform the necessary repairs, maintenance and installation on equipment.

Assists Technicians perform annual start-ups of heating and cooling systems by cleaning and servicing units and performing periodical checks. Assists Technicians performing annual shutdowns of heating and cooling systems by cleaning and servicing units and performing periodical checks.

Fabricates parts to continue the serviceability of old or obsolete equipment or systems, or advise on situation, which require solutions, which are deviations from standard procedures. Work may include the on-site of direction of specific crafts.

Performs other duties and responsibilities, which meets the organizational needs of the office and support mission of the Kansas Army National Guard Adjutant General’s Department.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Completion of high school or GED equivalency
• Training HVAC, HVAC mechanical systems at the high school level or at an accredited post school academic or vocational institution may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of one-half hour school unit. 90 clock hours or 2 semesters for one month experience with a maximum substitution of 2 years’ experience.

Licensing & Certification:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license
• Will be required to qualify for a military driver’s license after testing satisfactorily.
• Must possess CFC certification

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of training and/or experience in HVAC pertaining to installation, repair and maintenance of various types of equipment.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Skill in use of tools and in the operation of machines and equipment commonly used in maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of work hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of methods, processes and tools required to operate, repair and maintain the various HVAC systems within CFTA.
• Ability to interpret equipment technical manuals and building schematics

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Must be able to pass a KBI background investigation, have a good driving record and have no felonies.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Angelina Farias

Email: angelina.farias@ks.gov

Phone: 785-646-2263

Mailing Address:

State Human Resources

2022 SE Minuteman Road

Topeka, Ks 66619

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