The City of Garnett is an equal opportunity employer with benefits for full-time employees that include vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, KPERS retirement (KP&F for Law Enforcement positions), training and more.

Public Works Laborer/Mechanic

Department: Public Works – Distribution

Reports To: Director of Public Works

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the mechanic performs skilled mechanical work on a variety of city owned vehicles and machinery. The main responsibility of this position is to repair maintain, in good operating order, all emergency and non-emergency vehicles and heavy equipment. This employee is also responsible for street patching and pothole repairs and snow removal. The mechanic performs the same duties as the street maintenance worker by cleaning ditches and trimming trees.

Examples of Work

· Performs routine and preventative maintenance, such as oil and filter changes, on department equipment;

· Determines defects in city equipment and installs parts for various types of equipment and vehicles;

· Services motors and electrical systems;

· Performs major and minor mechanical repairs on city machinery and vehicles;

· Operates heavy equipment such as a grader, loader, backhoe, tractor, street sweeper;

· Repairs streets, alleys and curbing;

· Patches potholes in streets;

· Grades roads and ditches

· Paints crosswalks and traffic lines;

· Removes snow and ice from roadway;

· Sweeps streets, lays concrete and performs general construction work’

· Spreads gravel on gravel roads;

· Cleans ditches and trims trees on roadway;

· Supports other departments on projects;

· Other related duties as assigned.

Experience

One to three years of auto and equipment mechanic repair experience is required. Less than one year of street maintenance or construction work experience required. CDL and Air Brake Certificate required, or the ability to obtain such required licensing withing one (1) year from hire date.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Technical schooling in vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent in experience.

Skills

General knowledge of street maintenance and repair and road construction. Thorough knowledge of vehicle and machinery maintenance and repair. The ability to use mechanic’s tools and equipment. The ability to operate a grader, loader, street sweeper, and all street department heavy equipment and related equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to utilize objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include working closely with others, high levels of public contact, and irregular working hours.

Problem Solving & Decision-Making

Problem solving is a factor in this position. Problems include repairing and building streets and sidewalks, determining and troubleshooting vehicle and machinery issues and making repairs. Decision making is a factor in this position. Decisions include when to perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Supervision

Supervision is provided and job related decisions are reviewed by the Street Department Foreman. Employee does not have supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.

Residency

There is no residency requirement for this position.

Working Conditions

Manual labor is required in this position. Adverse weather conditions and fuels and chemicals are factors in this position.

Salary and Hours

The pay scale for this position is $18.00-24.00 per hour with excellent benefits, pay is based off qualifications. This position is an 8-hour day shift, forty-hour workweek with occasional emergency call-outs as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Garnett 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. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Human Resources Department

Garnett City Hall

131 West Fifth Avenue Garnett, KS  66032

785.448.5496  Option 9

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Garnett 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. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

Police Officer, Garnett Police Department

The City of Garnett is looking for an intelligent, self-motivated, and community-oriented individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a high level of integrity to join our Police Department as a full-time Patrol Officer. The Garnett Police Department has a strong relationship with the community. Members of the police department are committed to providing quality service to our community through integrity, fairness, and open communication.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include enforcing all federal, state and local laws and ordinances; taking calls for service; patrolling business districts and residential neighborhoods to deter and detect crime; investigating complaints; citing and/or arresting law violators; following up on pending reports and cases; preparing and/or serving civil law processes; protecting person(s) or property; and securing and protecting prisoners.  When not responding to calls for service, department members are expected to use self-directed work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 The applicant must be a United States citizen, 21-years of age at time of appointment, must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license, must be able to legally own, carry and use a firearm in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Criminal record: Must not have committed, been convicted of, had a conviction expunged for or have been placed on diversion or deferred judgment by any state or federal agency for a felony crime or a misdemeanor of domestic violence or offense that reflects on the honesty, integrity or competence of the applicant. Must not be currently charged with or under indictment for any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations. Must not be currently on probation.

Must not have any possession, sales, distribution, manufacturing or transporting of any illegal drugs. Must not have any felonious drug(s) use within the last 10 years

 Must not have been convicted, plead guilty, plead no contest or been diverted on a serious traffic violation (DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, transporting open container of alcoholic or cereal malt beverage, eluding a police officer or negligent homicide) within the past three years.

The applicant must be able to pass written aptitude test, polygraph, extensive background check, interview board, drug screen, physical fitness test, and psychological testing.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Take home vehicle up to 30 miles once probation is completed.

Patrol officers pay scale is $24.50-36.00.

The starting wage for this position is $24.50-$30.00 depending upon qualifications. With a $.50 raise after the probationary period. The city of Garnett offers an excellent benefit package including vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, gym membership, medical. Dental, and vision insurance paid 100% by employer for employee and $450.00 a month for family, and KP&F retirement.

A $3,500 housing bonus for living in the City Limits of Garnett. Paid yearly on anniversary of hire date. Must reside in the City Limits for a full year and provide proof of residence.

Patrol officers work 12 hours shifts and have every other Friday through Sunday off regardless of seniority level.  There are opportunities for advancement including supervisory positions, investigative positions and slots on a multi-jurisdictional tactical team that covers six different counties. 

The position is open until filled.

Complete an On-line Application at:  https://www.PoliceApp.com/Entry-Level-Garnett-KS-Police-Officer-Jobs/2807/

Please direct questions regarding this position to Chief Kurt King at  kking@garnettks.net