Facility Maintenance Worker I

Kentucky Transportation; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Education is seeking a Facility Maintenance Worker I to join the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville. The role supports campus facilities, safety, and maintenance operations in a state education setting.

Qualifications are minimal by design: education None, experience None, must be 18 years old. This is a full-time state government position with benefits and structured career paths. E-Verify participation is required after offer acceptance.

Qualifications

• Education: NONE
• Experience, Training, or Skills: NONE
• Special requirements (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Job description

Facility Maintenance Worker I

Pay Grade 09

$28,785.60 Annually

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency: Education and Labor Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Education

Location: 303 South 2nd St

Danville, KY 40422

Description

The Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD), located in Danville, Kentucky, is a statewide educational center dedicated to serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from across the Commonwealth. KSD provides a bilingual environment in which students learn and grow in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Our programs are designed to empower students with the linguistic, academic, social, and transition skills they need to become confident, capable, and successful lifelong learners.

KSD is organizationally part of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), a service agency within the Commonwealth of Kentucky under the Education and Labor Cabinet. KDE supports KSD through guidance, resources, and oversight as part of its broader mission to ensure success for every student in Kentucky’s P-12 public education system.

As one of only two state-operated special schools under KDE, KSD has a long and proud history of excellence in Deaf education and cultural preservation. We value partnerships with families, local school districts, and community stakeholders to ensure every student receives the individualized support they need.

KSD Mission: To equip Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with linguistic, academic, social, and transition skills to reach their full potential.

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

KSD CORE VALUES

• Students are our top priority.
• We create safe, equitable environments that foster student development.
• We respect and promote diversity.
• We support bilingual development in ASL and English.
• We uphold and model a strong work ethic.
• We honor KSD’s history and Deaf culture.
• We build collaborative partnerships with families and stakeholders.
• We nurture student leadership and lifelong learning.

KSD is seeking a Facility Maintenance Worker I who is dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. This position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, culturally rich, and student-focused environment.

As part of the Kentucky Department of Education, employees of KSD receive the full benefits and support of state government employment, including professional development, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

If you’re ready to join a team committed to empowering the next generation of leaders, learners, and advocates in the Deaf community—this is the job for you.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this job title may be exposed to extreme temperatures which requires the following of safety procedures. Must follow safety procedures, such as utilization of eye and ear protection, when utilizing certain mechanical equipment.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For additional information refer to: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.pdf

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amy Hislope at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D