SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Maintenance Technician I
Position Control Numbers: DF1267A, DF1268, DF1269, DF1270, FLSA Status: N
DF1271, DF1272, DF1273, DF1289,
DF1290
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position performs maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of
mechanical and building functions. Work may involve general custodian duties and supervision
of Trustee inmates. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the Facility
Division Manager.
WORK PERFORMED
40% Work Order Maintenance. Responsible for the assessment, repair and maintenance of
departmental equipment and property as assigned by the Maintenance Technician II. This
position requires knowledge with heating, cooling and electrical systems. Frequently
reports to the housing units to repair minor mechanical problems such as: lights, toilets,
officer workstation, cell and kitchenette areas. Maintains, inspects and repairs
departmental security systems, door locks, cameras, infrared and microwave systems.
Responsible for working closely with shift supervisors and other supervisory staff for
needed repairs such as: construction, masonry, painting, welding, plumbing, electrical and
computer repairs.
30% Departmental Systems. Responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of a wide
variety of departmental systems. Works closely with the Maintenance Technician II on
contractual obligations and repairs to the department’s chiller, cooling, heating, emergency
generator, air handling and water chemical systems. Maintains repair logs and conducts
routine emergency systems checks to ensure workability.
15% Tool Control. Responsible for the inspection, monitoring and control over all tool
utilization within the department. Records and documents all tool issuance, area and
toolbox inventories and tool replacement as required by ACA standards. In coordination
with the Maintenance Technician II, may be required to rent and/or lease special tools or
equipment for needed repairs.
10% Inmate Supervision. Responsible for directing, inspecting and monitoring Trustee
inmates on inmate work crews. Assists and directs inmates in a wide variety of duties,
which consist of painting, construction and furniture moving. Ensures inmates are properly
identified and scheduled for accountability.
5% Departmental Support. Responsible for a wide variety of general responsibilities such
as: being on call for emergencies, assisting supervisory staff with moving office furniture
and minor vehicle repairs.
