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Utility Department
Organization
Shirley Blank
Contact
Shirley Blank
Utility Administrator

333 East Avenue North
Lyons, KS  67554

Ph: (620) 257-3054

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Utility Department is Comprised of 9 full-time employees, and 1 part-time employee.

  • Utility Superintendent: Dave Kendrick
  • Utility Administrator: Shirley Blank
  • Water Foreman:
  • Utility Laborers:  Charles Vice; Alan Moore; Micah Crider
  • Water and Wastewater Operator: Eldon Fundenberger; Michael Gillespie
The purpose of the Public Works Department is to promote and oversee the construction and maintenance of the City's infrastructure.

The Lyons Utilities Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance of lines and equipment necessary for the water and waste water systems. Operation of the City-owned natural gas distribution is handled through a contract with Black Hills Energy.

Department personnel maintain maps and records of the collection and distribution systems, and are in the process of updating these records to reflect changes and upgrades. They are also involved in ongoing training programs to keep the system in compliance with the latest Federal and State regulations and how they affect day-to-day operation.

Continual investment in utility infrastructure allows residents to enjoy high-quality domestic water, and efficient disposal of waste water. Each of the distribution systems have in excess of 35 miles of buried pipe, which traverse the city.

Employment Opportunities

The Utility Department has a number of employment opportunities:
  • Full-Time Water Foreman
  • Full-Time Utility Laborer
  • Part-Time Utility Laborer
If you are seeking a position, please call the Human Resources Director Anita Johannsen at (620) 257-2320. You can also download an employment application here to be turned in at City Hall.