The City of Hays is accepting applications to fill various maintenance positions throughout the City. Positions include Streets/Airport, Parks, and Solid Waste. Duties involve manual labor, equipment operations, snow removal, and minor construction projects. Specialized duties dependent on department may include concrete, street and alley maintenance; turf, tree and landscape maintenance; and collecting and processing recyclable materials and special collection items.

Working days include Monday-Friday.  These positions may be required to work a flexible work schedule as needed.

Valid driver’s license required.  Paid on-the-job training for the right candidate. A good working knowledge of general construction, ability to operate a variety of equipment, working knowledge of concrete, asphalt, plumbing, turf, tree or landscape maintenance preferred but not required. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, machinery, excessive noise and all types of weather conditions is expected. All positions require a CDL Class B within 6 months of employment.  Residency requirement is a 40-minute response time.

Starting wage $13.00 with room for advancement to a Maintenance Worker II and Senior Maintenance Worker position. Guaranteed raises every year.  Starting wage based on experience.  The City of Hays offers great benefits including health insurance, KPERS, Paid Time Off & Holidays. Visit www.haysusa.com for more information.

Applications will be accepted in City Hall, 1507 Main, Hays, KS or online at www.haysusa.com. Positions opened until filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Human Resources at hr@haysusa.com or by calling 785-628-7320. EOE

• Ensures personal commitment to understanding and meeting the unique needs of intradepartmental customers by motivating, empowering and recognizing co-workers; fosters a team working environment by communicating effectively with others; demonstrates a high level of skill in resolving difficult situations; and assists in creation of a department that is dedicated to measurable service excellence; assists with quality priorities and goals to ensure continuous improvement.
• Receives customer issues and interprets problems.
• Documents issue specifics and updates tracking system regarding issues and projects until resolution; and creates and maintains documentation for assigned responsibility areas (Ex: training materials, installation directions, technical and asset tracking).
• Identifies cause and/or eliminates unrelated factors; applies logical trouble shooting procedures; researches vendor specific updates and fixes; and applies resolution within service levels.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals as well as network maintenance and administration. (Ex: plans and executes project planning, needs assessment, configuration of software and network components)
• Makes technical decisions within the policies of HMC and the IT Department to assure system and network continuity and data integrity within areas of assigned responsibility; and recovers systems and/or network components within assigned responsibility in the event of a disaster and/or testing.

Job Summary: Position is responsible for delivering fully engineered infrastructure solutions targeted at supporting the business needs of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the day to day maintenance of both virtual/physical server environment
• Familiarity with SAN Storage, provisioning storage groups and LUNS
• Experience designing, implementing and managing VDI Environments
• Working knowledge of ESXi platform and VMware VSphere
• Experience supporting VMWare Infrastructure e.g servers, network, storage, database and backup.
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Experience scripting with PowerShell, and or Python, PERL
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the virtual/physical server environment
• Ability to write technical and operational management documentation
• Ability to design, implement and managing highly available infrastructure solutions
• Maintain open communications on current project status, risks and challenges
• Be a recognized subject matter expert within fields of expertise
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
• Pursuing VCP certification or higher

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Quest Diagnostics Job Description







Job Title: Technician, Specimen I (SPT I)







Schedule:  7 days on, 7 days off, 8:30pm – 7:00am, Night Shift. Every other weekend. Incudes shift differential and weekend differential.







Work 7 ten hour days in a row, Off 7 ten hour days in a row.



7 on starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday.  7 off Wed-Tues.



This position does not earn TOP, due to 7on/7off rotation. Health Time included

Know that there are people behind the data.  Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.

As a Specimen Processor you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. You’ll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.

At Quest, our Specimen Processors play an essential role in our success and provide a critical service responding to the often pressured requirements of accurate diagnoses. As a career, it offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop a profession offering long-term stability and development. You can also earn a competitive salary and great overtime, while growing your own career.

View a realistic job preview here.

Basic Purpose:

The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires passing a data entry assessment. Functions performed may include but are not limited to data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, centrifugation and aliquoting. Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.  All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and ability to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client. The SPT I must have the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. Majority of SPT I work, on the nightshift, but based on staffing needs weekends, holidays, on call and overtime is a requirement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to perform all responsibilities of the Specimen Preparation Assistant
• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the SPT I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together
• Identifies problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services
• Meets standards for production and accuracy within 6 months
• Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received
• Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe
• Meets or exceeds all performance expectations to include attendance, adherence to work schedule and demonstrates Quest values and behaviors through work performance and peer and team interaction
• Is open to learning additional functions within Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education Preferred:

• HS diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour
• Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment

Other:

• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
• Maintains composure while working under pressure
• Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take when resolving problems
• Adheres to Quest Diagnostics core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change

Quest Diagnostics has many career opportunities for individuals whose talent, initiative and dedication will complement our belief that the patients come first and that values do matter. We work to earn our customers’ trust every day by providing the highest quality diagnostic information services in a professional, accessible and informative way.

We have a large recognized brand; we offer flexibility and autonomy, great support, pay and benefits and a comprehensive training and onboarding program. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Full Benefits Package

If you have any interest in this position, please use the following link and search ReqID 21179 to apply.  Click on the – Specimen Processing I (7/7) Hays, KS Job and follow instructions to apply.

https://questdiagnostics.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=3&c=questdiagnostics

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary:

Directs and implements maintenance programs aimed at maintaining a zero defect environment for guests.

Inspects, maintains, and repairs all mechanical, electrical, and other equipment used by the guests or affecting the quality of their experience while visiting the property.

Job Duties:
• Creates a safe and attractive environment for guests and associates by ensuring the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards.
 • Completes hotel room and building repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs, patching vinyl, and painting. Performs repairs on toilets, sinks, laundry facilities, kitchen and other hotel property.
 • Develops plans for completing routine and preventative maintenance and renovations; coordinates work with hotel department managers.
 • Maintains safety and cleanliness of the exterior of the hotel, grounds, pool and exercise room.
 • Ensures hotel adheres to all regulatory and safety standards by meeting with other staff for monthly safety meetings.
 • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of hotel or apartment experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Experience with general maintenance tools.
• Troubleshooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach upward.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.