Electronic Technician III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Sandy Hook (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks an Electronic Technician III onsite at Little Sandy Correctional Complex in Sandy Hook, KY. The role coordinates and performs electronics maintenance and installation duties, ensuring secure and functional systems throughout the facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in electronics, with substitutions available for education or experience as described. Contact Rita Harris with inquiries.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Three years of technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Technical training in electronics can substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional technical experience will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker in installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic component systems and related devices.
• Perform duties in more difficult and technical areas of electronics.
• Coordinate shop and field repair work to be performed.
• Maintain technical records and reports of maintenance and repairs.
• Test electronic equipment to evaluate performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist technicians with interpretation and execution of technical problems and procedures.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for technicians.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 8/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $38,093.28 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location: 505 Prison Connector
Sandy Hook, KY 41171 USA

Description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide asafe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislativeand judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

Little Sandy Correctional Complex (LSCC) is seeking skilled applicants for an Electronic Technician III onsite at the institution. This position coordinates and performs the duties of technicians in the field of electronics and/or electronic component system.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead worker in conducting and performing technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic component systems, electronic recording, monitoring or measuring devices, and other electronic equipment and devices.
• Perform duties of technician particularly in more difficult and technical areas.
• Coordinate shop and field repair work to be performed.
• Maintain technical records and reports of maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct tests of electronic equipment to evaluate performance and recommend corrective procedures.
• Provide assistance to technicians in the interpretation and performance of technical problems and procedures.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for technicians.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of technical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Technical training in electronics or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional technical experience will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office and/or electronic shop.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Harris at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D