Building System Technician

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: January 12, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas State Service Agency | Kansas Department of Administration

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About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Shift work
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Application Deadline: January 12, 2026

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $ $22.00
• Note: Position qualifies for 30 cents/hour Maintenance and Trades differential pay and 50 cents/hour Shift differential pay. 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 Description:

The Building Systems Technician (BST) position is responsible for operating and maintaining the chillers and associated equipment for the State Office Buildings in the Capitol Complex area, along with optional coverage for the following buildings: KDHE Laboratory, Eisenhower State Office Building, KSHS ODC, State Grounds Shop, Myriad Building. This position is shift work.

Job Responsibilities:

This position operates the Building Automation Computer Systems in order to start and stop equipment, monitor and control building temperatures, lights, identify and correct problems. Monitor temperatures, pressures, levels, chemical concentrations and flows pertinent to HVAC systems. Responds to emergency calls for service to other buildings during evening, night and weekend hours including holidays, for the purpose of troubleshooting and repair. This position is under Essential Employee Designation, meaning this role is required to report to work as normal during inclement weather.

Makes pressure, temperature, hour, amperage and flow readings on running equipment in order to fill out various records and logs to determine proper machine function using the knowledge of the industry. Manually starts and stops, if necessary, pumps, fans, chillers and other equipment in the buildings of the Capitol Complex. Manages employee environments while maximizing energy and resource conservation.

Performs general maintenance at the skilled craft level including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC and controls. Changes belts, filters and bearings on equipment, repacks pumps and valves, lubricates pumps, motors and bearings. Repairs or replaces valves and piping on gas, steam, pneumatic, steam and water lines, using black iron, galvanized, plastic pipe and tubing as needed.

Resets breakers in electrical panels, replaces switches, outlets and motors. Disconnect electrical power to equipment in order to implement repairs, run conduit and wire to install new equipment as needed. Responds to plumbing calls to protect property and prevent damage. Repairs, rebuilds, replaces and installs pumps, valves, traps, piping, electronic and pneumatic control devices in order to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the building climate control systems. Performs tasks at a skilled craft level using appropriate tools, techniques and procedures in accordance with industry and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Requires two years of experience in three or more of the following building mechanical trades: electrical, electronics, plumbing, power plant operation, boiler operation, HVAC, and electronic/pneumatic control repair. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Valid driver's license.

Special Skills, Abilities, Certifications

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor such as lifting, pushing and pulling to move equipment with weights up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from scaffolding and ladders.

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a