Facility Maintenance Worker II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Facility Maintenance Worker II for the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. This full-time role involves coordinating maintenance tasks, janitorial duties, and skilled trades across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds work.

The position offers overtime eligibility, a locality premium, and a 40-hour work week. Applicants must be at least 18 and pass a fingerprint background check. For questions, contact Brent Jennings; closes 10/29/2026.

Qualifications

• One year of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Formal training substitutes for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of employees and assist the supervisor in the maintenance of buildings, ground and equipment.
• Perform janitorial duties in maintaining buildings and adjacent areas.
• Perform the duties of employees in maintaining and repairing plumbing, sewerage systems, electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Make carpentry repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Upkeep in grounds maintenance (primarily lawn mowing and trimming).
• Paint and special projects that pertain to the upkeep of buildings.

Skills

One year maintenance experience

Job description

Job ID: 2605621

Facility Maintenance Worker II

Pay Grade 10

Salary: $15.44 Hourly

Locality Premium - $2.88 per hour

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

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

• Coordinate the work of employees and assists the supervisor in the maintenance of buildings, ground and equipment.
• Perform janitorial duties in maintaining buildings and adjacent areas.
• Perform the duties of employees in maintaining and repairing plumbing, sewerage systems, electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Make carpentry repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Upkeep in grounds maintenance (primarily lawn mowing and trimming).
• Paint and special projects that pertain to the upkeep of buildings.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: NONE
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Formal training in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• 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, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brent Jennings at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Advertisement Closes 10/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET)