Jackson County Rural Water District #1 in Hoyt, Ks is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position.

Maintenance technician monitors equipment and district piping for potential failures and may make minor repairs or adjustments as needed. Collects water samples for chemical analysis and monitors chlorine residuals within the water district distribution. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Maintenance technician possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel.

Water operator certification preferred but will train the right person.

Employee must reside within 30 minutes of drive time to Hoyt, Ks and must hold a valid driver's license. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Work hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and after hours when needed. Pay determined based on experience.

Compensation package includes paid leave, health and dental insurance, KPERS and KPERS457.

Application is available at the district office, 120 East 5th Street, Hoyt, Ks and the district website at www.jacksonrwd1.com. Click on Information then documents and forms then employment application.

Interested candidates submit a cover letter and completed application to P.O. Box 15 Hoyt, Ks 66440.

Position will remain open until filled. Jackson County Rural Water District #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, contact the Jackson County Rural Water District #1 office at 785-986-6913 or email jcrwd1@live.com.

The Jackson County RWD #1 2022 Consumer Confidence Report can be found at http://krwa.net/ccr/Jackson1

The Jackson County RWD #1 board of directors voted to increase water rates beginning January 1, 2023. The minimum rate will increase by $1 and the water rates will increase by $.45 per thousand gallons. The cost of a new benefit unit will be raised from $4000 to $5000. At the February 28, 2023 board meeting the Jackson Couny RWD #1 board of directors voted to increase water rates beginning with the April 2023 water bill $.40 per thousand gallons. The residential rate will now be $7.87 per thousand gallons.

8/7/2022 12 pm we are in the process of fixing a water line on Menoken road in Shawnee county. We are working as quickly as possible to get the water restored to those in that area without water. Thank you for your patience.

Payments made online thru our website are posted to your account when they are posted to the water district bank account.