Maintenance Assistant – Expo

Salary Information:

Maintenance Assistant I – Requires Class C Driver’s License.  Grade: 9N $17.45/hr at Step 3 to $23.51/hr at Step 20.  Depending on qualifications.

Maintenance Assistant II – Requires Class A or B CDL Driver’s License or acquire Category 6 & 9A licensing by the Plant Health Division of the State Department of Agriculture.  Grade :  10N $19.20/hr at Step $ to $24.81/hr at Step 20.  Depending on qualifications.

Maintenance Assistant III – Requires both Class A or B CDL Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and a Category 6 & 9A licensed by the Kansas State Department of Agriculture.  Grade 11N $20.08/hr at Step 4 to $25.81/hr at Step 20.  Depending on qualifications.

Job Duties Include:

Assist with setting up and tearing down for events in Expo Center facilities. Preparation for events may include unlocking and securing buildings, preparing stages, and putting up drop cords. Be familiar with facilities and available to open and close events and be scheduled to work as needed. Must be able to work independently. Scooping and cleaning out of livestock stalls. Assist in general labor and ground maintenance as assigned including grass mowing, cleaning, trash disposal and painting. May operate Mule ATV, riding mowers and tractors on Expo Center grounds only, no vehicle or heavy equipment operation. May operate forklift upon successful completion of forklift safety training.  Perform building maintenance, preparing water to be turned on in the spring and shut off in the fall and general maintenance that may be assigned at Expo Center and other County facilities. Perform general plumbing and electrical repairs.  Perform maintenance on tractors, pickups, utility vehicles and trailers. Operate welders, grinders and miscellaneous shop equipment as needed. Check fluid levels, hydraulics, gauges on equipment, vehicles, and machinery. Report to Supervisor if service is needed. May process accounts payable and payroll accounts as needed. May sell chemicals to the public excluding restricted pesticides. May assist with inspections as needed for noxious weeds or assist with surveying areas in the County. Perform all duties in a safe manner and follow all County safety policies and rules. Wear protective equipment as specified in safety rules. Must wear steel-toed boots. Operate equipment and vehicles in a safe manner, especially working in proximity with public, livestock, and co-workers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.  Any combination of education and experience approved by the Director may be substituted for the High School diploma or the equivalent.
2. Must have a valid Class C Driver’s License and be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy.
3. Must have general knowledge of small engine, vehicle, and tractor maintenance.
4. Must be able to work without close supervision.
5. Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.
6. Requires outdoor work year-round.
7. Must be able to deal with the public in a congenial manner on a daily basis

Depending on their current licensing, candidates may be eligible for Maintenance I, Maintenance II, or Maintenance III, .  Contact Human Resources if you would like to review these job descriptions.

Physical Requirements:

Determined Work Level 4 – Heavy Work **will accept applicants at 3.50 exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly.  Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle.  Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment Necessary to perform general labor duties.

Veteran’s Preference:

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 qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or any requirements such as licensing. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period of covered position.