Plumber - State of Kansas : Job Details

Job PostingImportant Recruitment Information for this vacancyJob Posting closes: Open until filledRequired documents uploaded by: Open until filledAgency 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). the PositionWho can apply: AnyoneClassified/Unclassified Service: UnclassifiedFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularWork Schedule: 0800-1630Eligible to Receive Benefits: YesVeterans' Preference Eligible: YesSearch Keywords: PlumberCompensation: $15.03/hrTEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hour for each hour worked.$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS after being employed for 90 days.Employment BenefitsComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Fitness Centers in select locationsEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition 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 LicenseQualifications* 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 CertificationPreferred 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 InformationName: Mitchell SmithEmail: [email protected]: 620-###-####Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264 Larned, KS 67550Job Application ProcessFirst Sign in or register as a New User.Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information pageNotifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications pageHelpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions Required Documents for this Application to be CompleteUpload these on the Careers - My Job Applications pageTranscriptsDD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application*Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents How to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' 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.Learn more about claiming Veteran's PreferenceDisability Hiring PreferenceApplicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: Bulletin 24-02 - Disability Hiring Preference | Personnel Bulletins | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.