Fort Hays State University-Energy Division Seeking Position – Skilled Trades Technician, Plant Operations

The FHSU Energy Division/Power Plant is looking for a dependable individual to hire in the Power Plant Department.  This is a full time position with benefits. 

TASKS

Operation, maintenance and repair of industrial equipment such as boilers, generators, pumps and valves.  Work involves all aspects of boiler operation to include general maintenance and repair of related Energy Division/Power Plant equipment.  Follow written and oral procedures, reading and recording gauges and water testing.  Able to lift 30-50 lbs.

Working hours during the heating season require 24/7 operation during the months of October to April, requiring shift work for continuous operation.  Working hours from May through September are usually Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.  This position may be required to work a flexible work schedule as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license.  Three years’ experience in some skilled trades area.  Prefer experience in electrical or mechanical trades, but this is not required.  Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. 

COMPENSATION

Starting Pay: $14.50 / hr., with shift differential, when applicable.  Full benefits package.  Visit https://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employee/ for more about the benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a resume and names and contact information for three professional references.  Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

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THOMAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged car theft.

Just after 2p.m. Wednesday, the Colby Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle that had just occurred near 5th and Franklin Avenue, according to a media release.

Within fifteen minutes, a Thomas County Sheriff’s Deputy located the vehicle leaving Walmart on Franklin Avenue before entering the Prairie Museum parking lot. The Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop and vehicle then sped away from the parking lot, entered a cornfield and the driver fled on foot. The Deputy lost sight of the person in the cornfield.

Another Deputy and found the suspect in a clearing of the field. The subject then went south and reentered the cornfield. During this time a perimeter was established by the Colby Police Department, Colby Fire Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Wal-Mart Employees and the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office.

The Colby High School was notified of the situation. They initiated a Lock Out procedure out of precaution for staff in the building.

The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office received footage matching the description of the suspect and requested the public’s assistance via the Facebook Page. This resulted in multiple people from the public calling the Colby Police Department administrative phone line with information that the suspect was currently inside Dillons. 

Colby Police Department Officer and Thomas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the tip at Dillons and subsequently took 33-year-old Crystal Hatfield of Lincoln, NE into custody without further incident. There are currently no other suspects involved in this case.

The formal charges will be filed through the Thomas County Attorney’s Office.

Today Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

SaturdaySunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 65.

SundaySunny, with a high near 89.

EDWARDS COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Wednsday in Edwards County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 International Truck driven by Gregory C. Langenegger, 68, Burns, was eastbound on U.S. 50 just north of Lewis.

The truck rear-ended a 2008 Ford Explorer driven by Joanne E. Taylor, 18, Lewis, who was stopped, waiting to turn north onto Sunnyside Drive.

Taylor and a passenger Daniela K. Fulls, 42, Lewis, were transportred to the Edwards County Hospital. Langenegger was not injured. All three were properely restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

City Manager Toby Dougherty announces the appointment of Ryan Hagans as the new Fire Chief for the City of Hays effective Aug. 8. Hagans has served as the Interim Fire Chief since Chief Gary Brown’s retirement from the Hays Fire Department.

Hagans is a graduate of KU’s Certified Public Manager Program. During his 15 years with the Hays Fire Department, Hagans has held many positions including Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain and Deputy Fire Chief.

In announcing the appointment, City Manager Dougherty stated, “Mr. Hagans has been a dedicated member of the Hays Fire Department since October 27, 2003. He has served admirably as Deputy and Interim Chief, and I am confident he will excel as Chief.”

At 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, City of Hays emergency dispatchers were notified of a structure fire at 503 Elm, Apt. A1. The Hays Fire Department, assisted by Ellis County Fire Department Company 5, Hays Police Department and Ellis County EMS, was immediately dispatched.

Arriving firefighters found a window air conditioner unit burning inside an apartment building. Firefighters had to force entry into the apartment. One hose line was used to control the fire. The fire was contained to the kitchen area of the apartment. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters used ventilation fans to remove the smoke from the adjacent apartments.

The most probable cause of the fire was a malfunction of the AC unit’s electrical outlet.

Six firetrucks and 19 firefighters responded. The last crew left the scene at 2:29 p.m.

“Thanks to the effort of alert neighbors that called 911 the damage was minimal,” the HFD said in a news release. “Your Hays firefighters would like to remind everyone of the benefits of having working smoke alarms in your home.”

— HFD

Jonathan Zweygardt earned first-place honors for complete newcast, while Voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock placed first in the complete sportscast category. C.D. DeSalvo placed third in the complete broadcast category.

Wellbrock, DeSalvo and Dustin Armbruster earned honorable mention in the sports play-by-play category for their football broadcast of Fort Hays State University versus Central Missouri in 2017.

Scott Boomer and Mike Holliday also earned honorable mention in the DJ personality aircheck category for The Bull Morning Show.

Awards will be presented at the annual KAB convention in October in Wichita.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Republican candidate for Ellis County Commission Butch Schlyer said he always believed he could win but was surprised he defeated incumbent Marcy McClelland in Tuesday’s primary election by more than 350 votes.

“I felt like I could win, but I didn’t think that I would win by that kind of margin,” Schlyer said Wednesday morning. “I think because of my experience and qualifications I always felt like I would win.”

McClelland said Tuesday after the results began rolling in that she was disappointed but, “I realize the fact that people are wanting change.”

She also acknowledged the lawsuit involving the county commission, herself and the developer of the Blue Sky Acres probably had an effect on the race.

But she said she does not have any regrets.

“I think it was a learning experience. I learned a lot,” McClelland said. “I’ve met a lot of people, I‘ve made a lot of friends, know a lot of people and have had the opportunity to serve with others and work with the county people.”

She said there will be challenges for the commission in the next year.

“I think that for the next year it will be a rough one,” McClelland said. “I think people are going to have to tighten their belts.”

Schlyer will now face Democrat Chris Rorabaugh and independent John Walz in the November general election.

He said he believes his experience will be a big factor in that race.

“I know I’m the most qualified candidate the voters will have … so I just have to get that point across,” Schlyer said.

The final results will be canvassed in Ellis County on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m.

FHSU University Relations

Dr. Janet Stramel, associate professor of teacher education at Fort Hays State University, recently attended and served as a trainer for a session of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Stramel, a national trainer for the CAEP, conducted training for new site visitors and for people who will serve as site team leads as well as conducting training on the CAEP’s advanced standards. She is also a member of the CAEP’s Accreditation Council, the body that determines whether to grant or withhold accreditation for institutions that train educators.

“The council is the sole accrediting body for educator preparation,” said Stramel. “Accreditation is a nongovernmental activity based on peer review that serves the dual functions of assuring quality and promoting improvement.”

Currently, more than 900 schools, including FHSU’s College of Education, are accredited by the CAEP.

Two other FHSU professors, Dr. Brooke Moore, assistant professor of advanced education programs and interim chair of the department, and Dr. Elodie Jones, assistant professor of advanced education programs, have been trained to be national site visitors and will be serving on teams in the near future.