Required: Completion of at least four university semesters (will need to have reached at least junior status by the 2019 fall semester)

• Students majoring in agriculture, human ecology, education, or other related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups, and through social & mass media.
• Experience working with adults and youth from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill programming responsibilities.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with a minimum of supervision, balancing multiple projects. Experience working with individuals, groups, and co-workers to accomplish individual and/or group goals, as evidenced by previous leadership roles.

Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Contact Information for 3 References to:

Hays Position                                                 Great Bend Position

Cottonwood Extension Office – Hays                  Cottonwood Extension Office – Great Bend

601 Main St., Suite A                                        1800 12^th St.

Hays, KS  67601                                               Great Bend, KS  57530

(786) 628-9430                                                (620) 793-1910

EnerSys, a world class battery manufacturer, is looking for 2nd (2:45pm - 11:15pm) and 3rd shift (10:45pm-7:15am) maintenance technicians. The starting pay is $19.57/hr plus an additional $2.50/hr for shift differential. 

Essential Job Responsibilities and Operation Procedures include the following:

• Building and grounds maintenance, including: lighting, water treatment, heating, cooling, ventilation and building integrity.
• Process and material handling equipment efficiency and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work overtime, holidays or weekends when assigned.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be proficient at a minimum of five of the competencies listed below. The Tech. II must also have functional competence eight or more of the competencies below.
• Must have own tools

Be able to analyze problems and proficiently solve them related to this plants needs. Specific skills include, but are not limited to:

o   Machining

o   Centrifugal, Piston and Diaphragm Pumps.

o   Hydraulic and Pneumatic pumps and controls systems.

o   Heating Ventilation Cooling

o   All facets of construction.

o   Pipe Fitting

o   Welding and Assembly

o   Mold and Die Maintenance

o   Electrical Controls Diagnostic Ability

o   Blue Print Reading

Candidates must be familiar with OSHA regulations for safety including, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hazardous Chemical Storage, PPE, Confined Space Entry and Environmental Policies associated with Battery Manufacturing. Employees qualified for Tech II must have ability to organize, coordinate and perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately. Maintain a safe working environment, reporting all unsafe conditions to affected department team managers, operates equipment in accordance with prescribed safety procedures, adheres to applicable local, state, and federal ordinances regarding material storage, usage, and disposal.

Maintenance personnel must have good communication skills to work with co-workers and all plant personnel, regardless of level. Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision needed.

Demonstrate a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude as well as behaviors consistent with support of successful operation of the plant.

Protective Equipment: Employee is required to wear company issued uniforms, safety shoes, hearing protection where required, respirator when necessary per policy/standard, gloves for some tasks, and safety glasses with side shields.

Mathematical skills: Ability to apply basic math; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to adapt to frequent or sudden changes in priorities and move between assignments effectively.

Other Skills and Abilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to adhere to the attendance policy. May lead department work assignments and projects during times when no more qualified individual is available nor is the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager available. Will assure spare parts usage is properly reported. The Tech. II will assure that all safety procedures are understood and followed.

Education and/or experience: Must have High School Diploma or GED with additional Vo-tech Certificate or the equivalent of two years on the job training. Experience in facility maintenance preferred.

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.

·         This job requires the ability to lift 30-50 pounds routinely.  This job also requires the ability to raise objects from lower to higher positions, as well as from higher to lower positions safely while using upper extremities and lower extremities together or independently to perform repairs, removals and installations.

·         Standing and walking for long periods of time and long distance may be required to preserve and protect vital assets and workplaces.

·         This job requires the ability to routinely ascend and descend ladders, stairs scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like using feet, legs and/or hands and arms. It requires body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

·         This job requires the ability to push and pull using upper extremities with something of substantial resistance in order to position up, down, left, right, in, out and any combination of the above in order to place equipment and materials to perform repairs, removals and installations.

·         This job requires the ability to perceive attributes of objects, specifically; shape, size, temperature and texture with fingers for grasping, moving and keyboarding, as well as applying pressure with fingers and palms to hold or move objects.

·         This job requires the ability to express and exchange ideas. This includes activities in which information must be conveyed in accurate detailed instruction to others. It also requires the ability to perceive sounds of normal, low and high frequencies.

Plant may be very cold in the winter or very hot in the summer.

• Blood draws to check blood leads is required, as per policy.

EnerSys is an an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will recieve considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Benefits include, but not limited to:

Company paid uniforms, work shoes, safety glasses

Company paid Short term disability

Company paid life insurance

Capitol Blue Cross health insurance - 75% paid by company

Excellent match for 401k

Chance for advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

The Comfort Inn & Suites North is looking for a friendly, hard-working housekeeper to be able to work during the day. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. All guest rooms are inside corridors.

Responsibilities include: detailed cleaning of multiple guest rooms in allotted time frame and reporting maintenance items in rooms. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and state/local health codes.

Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, and extensive walking required. 

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Hours range from 20-40 hours per week. No experience required. Will train.

El Comfort Inn & Suites North está buscando una ama de casa amable y trabajadora para poder trabajar durante el día. Debe poder trabajar independientemente y como miembro del equipo. Debe poder trabajar fines de semana y días festivos. Las horas van de 20 a 40 horas por semana. Pague dependiendo de la experiencia. Todas las habitaciones están dentro de los pasillos.

Las responsabilidades incluyen: limpieza detallada de varias habitaciones en el marco de tiempo asignado y reportar los elementos de mantenimiento en las habitaciones. Cumpla con todas las políticas de la empresa, procedimientos y códigos de salud estatales / locales.

Debe ser capaz de mover, levantar, transportar, empujar, tirar y colocar objetos que pesen menos de o igual a 50 libras sin ayuda. Debe poder doblarse, arrodillarse, ponerse en cuclillas, y caminar extenso requerido.

Debe ser elegible para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. 

No se necesita experiencia. Entrenará.

We offer healthcare benefits and discounted hotel rooms at other properties in the system.

Ofrecemos beneficios de atención médica y habitaciones de hotel con descuento en otras propiedades del Sistema.

Please apply in person at: 1001 E 41st St, Hays, KS 67601

No phone calls or emails please. 

Por favor, solicite en persona en: 1001 E 41st St, Hays, KS 67601

No hay llamadas telefónicas o correos electrónicos por favor.

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• Pool Admissions Staff
• Pool Maintenance Staff

The City of Hays is looking for career-minded individuals who want to serve their community by protecting its citizens as Police Officers. The work schedule includes 12-hour shifts which provides for 3 days off each week including every other weekend off. Some weekends and holidays required.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen & at least 21 years of age within 6 months of application. No felony or domestic violence convictions permitted. Valid driver’s license & High School Diploma or GED required. Law Enforcement Certification, College Degree & Military Experience preferred but not required.

 Paid on-the-job training for the right candidate. All Police Officers are required to live within a 40-mile radius of the City of Hays within 180 days of employment. Job offers contingent on pre-employment tests.

***Tattoos allowed with approval of the Chief of Police.***

Salary range begins at $19.00.  Guaranteed raises every year along with the opportunity to become a Master Police Officer. Placement depends on experience & certification. The City of Hays offers great benefits. Visit www.haysusa.com for a full list of the benefits provided.

Applications will be accepted online at www.haysusa.com until position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Human Resources at hr@haysusa.com or by calling 785-628-7320.

Aptitude and Physical Test Date

The test date has not yet been determined. Interested applicants must attend a test date after completing their online application in order to continue on in the hiring process. Applicants will receive more information about the testing process after the application is received.