Electronic Technician III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections seeks an Electronic Technician III in West Liberty, KY. You will lead installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems, ensuring accuracy of records and performance through tests and diagnostics.

Requires three years of technical experience; high school diploma; state employment with overtime eligibility. Apply by the stated closing date; contact Regina Setters for details.

Qualifications

• 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 installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems, recording devices, and other electronic equipment.
• 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 interpretation and performance of technical problems and procedures.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings for technicians.

Skills

Technical experience

Electronic equipment maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/7/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604589

Electronic Technician III

Pay Grade 12

Salary $38,093.28 Annually

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

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Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location 200 Road To Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

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

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• 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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D