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Kansas State Service Agency | Kansas Department of Administration
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About the Position
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Position Description:
The Building Systems Technician (BST) position is responsible for operating and maintaining the chillers and associated equipment for the State Office Buildings in the Capitol Complex area, along with optional coverage for the following buildings: KDHE Laboratory, Eisenhower State Office Building, KSHS ODC, State Grounds Shop, Myriad Building. This position is shift work.
Job Responsibilities:
This position operates the Building Automation Computer Systems in order to start and stop equipment, monitor and control building temperatures, lights, identify and correct problems. Monitor temperatures, pressures, levels, chemical concentrations and flows pertinent to HVAC systems. Responds to emergency calls for service to other buildings during evening, night and weekend hours including holidays, for the purpose of troubleshooting and repair. This position is under Essential Employee Designation, meaning this role is required to report to work as normal during inclement weather.
Makes pressure, temperature, hour, amperage and flow readings on running equipment in order to fill out various records and logs to determine proper machine function using the knowledge of the industry. Manually starts and stops, if necessary, pumps, fans, chillers and other equipment in the buildings of the Capitol Complex. Manages employee environments while maximizing energy and resource conservation.
Performs general maintenance at the skilled craft level including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC and controls. Changes belts, filters and bearings on equipment, repacks pumps and valves, lubricates pumps, motors and bearings. Repairs or replaces valves and piping on gas, steam, pneumatic, steam and water lines, using black iron, galvanized, plastic pipe and tubing as needed.
Resets breakers in electrical panels, replaces switches, outlets and motors. Disconnect electrical power to equipment in order to implement repairs, run conduit and wire to install new equipment as needed. Responds to plumbing calls to protect property and prevent damage. Repairs, rebuilds, replaces and installs pumps, valves, traps, piping, electronic and pneumatic control devices in order to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the building climate control systems. Performs tasks at a skilled craft level using appropriate tools, techniques and procedures in accordance with industry and safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Special Skills, Abilities, Certifications
Post Offer Requirement:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name : Ashley Webb
Email : dofapersonnel@ks.gov
Mailing Address : Department of Administration Office of Personnel Service 915 SW Harrison, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process:
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How to Claim Veterans Preference:
Veterans' 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.
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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants 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.
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PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison, Ste 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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