Full Time Utility Clerk

 

The employee works under the direction of the City Clerk.  This position performs customer service and a variety of account-keeping and clerical work which mostly involves the processing of utility service requests, payments and billings; and serves as the receptionist for the city office.  This person is expected to attend educational and certification courses.  

Office hours:  Monday through Friday,   8 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Employee must reside within 20 minutes drive time to Lyndon.

*Starting Salary will be $15.00.

 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Computer literate and experience required in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Prefer some experience with website and social media
  • Ability to interact positively with the public in person and by phone
  • Ability to operate office equipment (computer, copier, fax, scanner)
  • Good organizational skills, punctual
  • Self-starter and team member
  • Ability to walk or drive to distribute information
  • Payment data entry and 10-key calculator skills required
  • Some accounting experience preferred
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Tracks account information including billing and payments for utility accounts;
  • Yearly sewer averaging;
  • Prepares meter information for Maintenance to read water meters on a monthly basis;
  • Balances Cash, prepares daily reports, updates utility accounts indicating payments, repairs or other pertinent information to keep accounts current;
  • Answers and directs incoming phone calls;
  • Registers peddlers and vendors;
  • Collects payments for all other permits; fees and fines issued by the City;
  • Performs billing and processes receipts for miscellaneous services;
  • Works closely with the Maintenance department and City Clerk regarding utility problems or emergencies;
  • Assist with website and Facebook updates;
  • Daily mail and bank errands;
  • Reservations and inspection of the Community Center;

 

  Secondary Responsibilities

  • Assist with other tasks as assigned.

 

The City offers a compensation package including paid leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, and KPERS.    Applications and full job description are available at City Hall, 730 Topeka or on the City's website at www.lyndonks.gov.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and completed application Friday, January 20, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. to P.O. Box 287, Lyndon, KS  66451. 

Position will remain open until filled. 

The City of Lyndon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.