Utility Worker

  • Velociti Services
  • Shawnee, Kansas
  • Full Time
The Utility Worker is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of all departments of the company building, administrative and warehouse, acting as the contact for emergency situations that affects the company's ability to open for business. Additionally, the technician will assess and consider the safety of our employees, the security of our assets, and the service to our clients and team members daily. Success Criteria: Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures Perform work assignments in a team with other employees Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules Take direction and respond to supervision Communicate with the lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers professionally Support shift lead in completing punch-list items Use proper personal protective equipment Present a professional appearance and conduct Understand customer service and satisfaction Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence: A solid commitment to the guest experience Always remember safety first Build respectful relationships with all teammates and quests Willingness to take directions from all levels of management Coordinate activities with other internal departments Key Accountabilities: Assists with maintaining the building; immediately responds to building emergencies on a 24-hour basis Monitors and replaces light bulbs in all assigned facilities, as needed Monitors contractor performance and works closely with outside vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed according to specifications Performs basic plumbing and electrical work and determines when further attention is required Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by the Building Maintenance Supervisor Ideal Candidate Experience High school graduate, certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience 3-5 years' work experience Must have basic understanding of how things work (facility-related) Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors, and vendors Self-starter and team player Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools Forklift qualified Physical Demands & Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, unsafe places; fumes/airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud Benefits: Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members: Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week) Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance Additional Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Anticipated Job Post End 6/15/2026

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate Experience

High school graduate, certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience

3-5 years work experience

Must have basic understanding of how things work (facility-related)

Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors, and vendors

Self-starter and team player

Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks

Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure

Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools

Forklift qualified

Physical Demands & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, unsafe places; fumes/airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud

Benefits:

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members:

Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

Medical and Dental Insurance

Additional Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement:

401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job ID: 521426555
Originally Posted on: 5/16/2026

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