Field Worker Seasonal - Pumping & Production

Field Worker P & P

This is seasonal work maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds and/or equipment. Employees may perform a variety of these tasks or focus on only one kind of task. Work is supervised and inspected as needed for each situation. This is a limited full-time position (no benefits). The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation. Posting may come down at any time.

Examples of Work Performed

• Specific duties depend on specific work location and activities.
• Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Maintains golf carts, including battery replacement, oil changes, tire repair and other minor repairs.
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, sheetrock and/or plumbing work.
• Performs routine custodial and/or grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs basic irrigation work, including: changing heads, fixing leaks, and setting irrigation clocks.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Assists with response to emergency situations.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Some knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in maintenance work
• Some knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to maintenance work
• Ability to use the hand tools, portable power tools and other equipment needed to complete work tasks
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to complete work tasks
• To repetitively bend, twist, stoop, kneel, squat and reach as necessary to complete work tasks
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items, weighing up to 80 pounds, occasionally for a sustained period; heavier loads with the assistance of another person
• Ability to perform pulling and pushing activities with up to 40 lbs. of force
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hrs. per day
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to chemicals used in maintenance and repair tasks
• Ability to tolerate airborne environmental nuisances such as machine exhaust and dust, and wet, slippery surfaces
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate orally clearly and effectively
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information contained in technical manuals and instructions
• Ability to shovel snow and lift the load up to four feet high, and/or operate power snow removal equipment
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training:

• Must be 18-years of age or older.
• Six months of experience performing basic maintenance and repair tasks, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, groundskeeping, or custodial work.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training:

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational degree in automotive, welding, carpentry, plumbing. electrical, small engine or generator maintenance.
• Work experience in automotive, welding, carpentry, plumbing. electrical, small engine or generator maintenance.
• A valid driver's license.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.