Rescue Personnel

JOB TITLE: Rescue Personnel
REQUISITION: FOS00D1
DEPARTMENT: Generation
LOCATION: Jeffrey Energy Center, St Mary's, KS
PAY: $20.00/hour with a step increase to $25.00/hour upon training completion.

Scheduled Work Hours:
* This temporary position will work a variety of shifts including: days, nights, weekends and holidays, and often with short notice. Regular scheduled hours are Not Guaranteed.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform high angle and confined space rescues.
* Provide care for the acutely ill or injured employee as first on the scene.
* Perform periodic inspections and inventory on medical equipment/supplies, rescue and fire extinguishing equipment.
* Perform safety related functions as assigned.
* Chosen candidates will be offered the option to become instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid and Incipient Fire Training.

Education and Experience Required:
* Training as a Kansas Emergency Medical Responder or higher
* High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
* This person must be able to function as a cohesive team member and be able to accurately and quickly function during stressful situations.

Licenses/Certifications:
* Possess current Kansas certification as an Emergency Medical Responder or higher.
* Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Working Conditions:
* This position requires you to work inside and outside of the plant during all types of climates.
* This position requires work at great heights and in very confined spaces.
* The employee must be medically qualified to wear a supplied air respirator.
* Occasional travel is required.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.