Kansas maintenance technician employment contract template

Kansas Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

1. Parties

Employer: [Employer Name], located at [Employer Address]

• Contact Person: [Employer Contact Person]
• Phone: [Employer Phone Number]
• Email: [Employer Email]

Employee: [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address]

• Phone: [Employee Phone Number]
• Email: [Employee Email]

2. Job Title and Worksite Locations

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Worksite Location(s):

• Option A: [Property Name 1], [Property Address 1]
• Option B: [Property Name 2], [Property Address 2]
• Option C: Other locations as assigned within [City/County, Kansas].
• Travel Requirement:
• Option A: Travel between worksites is required.
• Option B: Travel between worksites is not required.

3. Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Include, but not limited to:
• Inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of building systems and equipment.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, landscaping, mechanical systems, elevators, and safety systems.
• Minor carpentry/painting and groundskeeping.
• Emergency response procedures, including on-call rotations and after-hours work.
• Adherence to Kansas-specific building codes, fire codes, local municipal codes, and all relevant OSHA standards.
• Compliance with Lockout/Tagout protocols and use of PPE.
• Proper chemical/material handling unique to maintenance work.

4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

• The employee must adhere to:
• Kansas-specific building codes, fire codes, and local municipal codes.
• All relevant OSHA standards for workplace safety.
• EPA and Kansas hazardous waste disposal regulations.

5. Employment Status and Work Schedule

Employment Status: Full-time

Shift Schedule:

• Option A: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week]
• Option B: Other: [Describe Shift Schedule]

Standard Daily Working Hours: [Number] hours

Standard Weekly Working Hours: [Number] hours

Wage-Hour Compliance: Compliance with Kansas and federal wage and hour laws. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on applicable law.

Meal and Rest Breaks: In accordance with Kansas law.

Shift Differential Pay:

• Option A: Yes, [Amount] per hour for [Specific Shift].
• Option B: No.

6. Compensation

Wage Rate:

• Option A: Hourly: [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Salary: [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Option C: Prevailing Wage: As per applicable contract requirements.

Pay Frequency/Method:

• Option A: Bi-weekly via direct deposit.
• Option B: Bi-weekly via pay card.
• Option C: Other: [Describe Pay Frequency and Method]

Overtime Compensation: Paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Kansas law and federal law, if applicable.

Call-Back/Stand-By Pay:

• Option A: Yes, [Amount] for call-back; [Amount] for stand-by.
• Option B: No.

Hazard Pay:

• Option A: Yes, [Amount] per hour for hazardous work.
• Option B: No.

Performance Bonuses/Safety Incentives:

• Option A: Yes, eligibility and calculation details are outlined in [Bonus/Incentive Plan Document].
• Option B: No.

7. Benefits

Health Insurance:

• Option A: Available after [Number] days of employment. Details outlined in the employee handbook.
• Option B: Not provided.

Dental Insurance:

• Option A: Available after [Number] days of employment. Details outlined in the employee handbook.
• Option B: Not provided.

Vision Insurance:

• Option A: Available after [Number] days of employment. Details outlined in the employee handbook.
• Option B: Not provided.

HSA/FSA Availability:

• Option A: Yes.
• Option B: No.

Sick and Injury Leave: Accrued in accordance with Kansas law and company policy.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at [Accrual Rate] per pay period.

Kansas-Observed Holidays: [List of Holidays]

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability:

• Option A: Available after [Number] days of employment. Details outlined in the employee handbook.
• Option B: Not provided.

Retirement Plans:

• Option A: [401(k) Plan Description]
• Option B: Not provided.

Maintenance-Related License/Certification Fee Reimbursement:

• Option A: Yes, for approved certifications.
• Option B: No.

Paid Training for Skills/OSHA Certifications:

• Option A: Yes, as required for the position.
• Option B: No.

Uniform Allowance:

• Option A: [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period].
• Option B: Not provided.

Tool/Equipment Stipend:

• Option A: [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period].
• Option B: Not provided.

Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursed at the current IRS rate for travel between properties.

8. Physical and Technical Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years (in compliance with Kansas child labor law).

Relevant Maintenance Certifications/Licenses:

• Required: [List Required Certifications/Licenses, e.g., EPA Section 608].

Background Check and Drug Screening: Subject to company policy and compliance with Kansas statutes and the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Driving Record Check: Required if use of company vehicles is necessary.

Medical Fitness: Ability to perform physical tasks, including work in confined spaces and at heights.

9. Reporting Structure and Performance Reviews

Reporting Structure: Reports to [Supervisor Title].

Daily Reporting/Recordkeeping: Required to maintain accurate records of work performed.

Mandatory Participation: Safety meetings, facility drills, and regular performance reviews.

10. Confidentiality

Obligation to maintain confidentiality regarding building security, tenant access, and property management systems.

Prohibition against disclosure of sensitive codes, keys, entry systems, and proprietary maintenance procedures.

11. Use, Care, and Return of Employer-Provided Property

Responsibility for the proper use, care, and return of employer-provided tools, vehicles, uniforms, access cards, and keys.

12. Company Policies and Environmental Compliance

Compliance with company-specific maintenance protocols, environmental management policies, and EPA/Kansas hazardous waste disposal regulations.

Proper documentation of chemical/spill incidents.

Participation in regulated training (e.g., asbestos, lead paint abatement, if relevant to Kansas property).

13. At-Will Employment and Termination

Employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to the following:

Probationary Period:

• Option A: [Number] days.
• Option B: No probationary period.

Termination Procedures: In accordance with company policy.

Notice Requirements:

• Option A: [Number] days notice required for voluntary resignation.
• Option B: No specific notice requirement.

Final Wage Payment: Paid in accordance with the Kansas Payment of Wages Act.

Return of Company Property: All company property must be returned upon termination.

14. Job Abandonment, Dismissal, and Resignation

Policy on job abandonment, company-initiated dismissal for gross misconduct, poor performance, or safety violations, as well as voluntary resignation procedures.

15. Safety and Injury Reporting

Detailed safety and injury reporting process.

Mandatory incident reporting timelines per Kansas law (Workers’ Compensation).

Access to workers’ compensation coverage (with notice of Kansas rights and claim procedures).

Employer's OSHA recordkeeping policy.

16. Non-Discrimination and Harassment

Prohibition against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, ancestry, or any other protected category under Kansas law.

Procedures for reporting and investigating complaints as required by the Kansas Act Against Discrimination.

17. Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality

Non-Compete:

• Option A: Not applicable, unless narrowly tailored and enforceable under Kansas law.
• Option B: Non-compete agreement attached as Exhibit A.

Non-Solicitation: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or customers of the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

Confidentiality: Continues as described in Section 10.

18. Moonlighting and Conflict of Interest

Disclosure of conflicting or secondary employment, especially if maintenance services may be offered elsewhere.

19. Immunizations and Health Screenings

Required immunizations, testing, or health screenings if maintenance involves work in healthcare, school, or municipal settings per Kansas regulations: [List Required Immunizations/Screenings].

20. Use of Mobile Devices and Communication

Policies on use of mobile devices, radios, two-way communication while on duty, and permissible use of cameras or monitoring equipment relevant to maintenance activities on property (subject to Kansas privacy law and tenant protection).

21. Safety Standards and Weather Event Protocols

Training on and compliance with Kansas-specific safety standards for equipment operation (ladders, lifts, forklifts), weather event protocols (e.g., tornado season), and procedures for shelter-in-place or evacuation.

22. Dispute Resolution

Prioritize internal grievance procedures, then mediation/arbitration.

Kansas is the exclusive jurisdiction/venue for legal disputes.

23. Amendments

All contract terms are subject to change according to Kansas or federal law, employer policy, or property management needs.

Process for written amendments or updates.

24. Entire Agreement

This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

Signatures

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[Employer Representative Name]

[Employer Representative Title]

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Date

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[Employee Name]

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Date