Industrial Mechanical Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Mechanical Technician to join our team at the State of Kansas. As an Industrial Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for performing general mechanical and maintenance work, including inspecting, operating, maintaining, modifying, and repairing all types of facility systems.

• Inspect and test facility systems, including electrical, electronic, plumbing, power plant operation, boiler operation, HVAC, and electronic/pneumatic control repair.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Use hand and power tools, such as jackhammers, torque wrenches, meters, gear pullers, bench grinders, hydraulic presses, pipe threading machines, cutting and welding torches, welding outfits, calipers, powered and non-powered saws, drills, and punches.
• Test and calibrate repaired items to ensure adequacy and reliable repair.
• Align pulleys and adjust drive belts on belt-driven equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and install structural and mechanical components of roll-up overhead doors and overhead hoists.
• Maintain and repair wooden, masonry, and concrete buildings, structures, and components.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of training and/or experience in building/industrial maintenance and repair, including 1 year in building systems.
• Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, ability to work in high areas, and normal color vision.
• Ability to interpret equipment technical manuals and building blueprints.
• Knowledge of work hazards and necessary safety precautions, processes, and tools used to operate and maintain boilers, turbines, coils, air handlers, generators, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 80 pounds, ability to work at heights up to 100 feet.
• Incumbent may be required to return to work or work additional hours on occasion.
• Physical and mental ability to pass a military driver's test.
• Must be able to acquire a line badge through a favorable report from National Agency Check and a KBI background investigation report.

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.