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Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Carpenter

Compensation: $15.18/hour

TEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hr for every hour worked.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment for any new hire.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position exists to do routine maintenance of building and all building components, including update or rerouting for better use due to program changes. Also may involve assisting other trade workers in installation, maintenance, repair, or construction or wooden structures and equipment. Identifies and provides quality consumer services and helps to provide quality support services to Larned State Hospital, Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, and Sexual Predator Treatment Program in pursuit of their mission.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Maintain Agency Buildings:

• Tighten or replace hinges.
• Replace doorknobs and shafts.
• Replace doors and other wooden structures.
• Repair locks and install locks.
• Construct walls – sheetrock walls.
• Repair window frames. Repair all types of roofs.
• Repair all types of floors.

Construct and Maintain Building Fixtures and Furnishings:

• Construct Cabinets.
• Measure and figure materials.
• Construct bookcases and similar furniture.
• Construct partitions.
• Install and repair suspended ceilings.
• Patch holes in masonry walls and surfaces.
• Assist with painting projects as needed.

Repair and Maintain Buildings:

• Repair furniture.
• Repair cabinets and furniture, all types.
• Work done with standard carpentry tools.

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Masonry assigned as needed.
• Floor tile.
• Ceiling tile.
• Hang bulletin and white boards, pictures, clocks, hot files, etc.
• Subject to callback, standby, irregular hours, and scheduled weekend duty.

Training:

• Training provided by supervisor.
• Monthly safety training by department.
• Tool box safety meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Unrestricted Driver’s License
• Six months of experience as a carpenter. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years’ experience in carpentry work and/or education at post high school level in carpentry.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Mitchell Smith

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 620.285.4383

Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550

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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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ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

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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.

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