Facility Maintenance Worker II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky operates the Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY, seeking a self-motivated Facility Maintenance Worker II to handle general maintenance, grounds care, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks at a 156-bed long-term care facility.

The role includes coordinating staff, performing janitorial duties, and maintaining and repairing building systems, with a 40-hour work week and overtime eligibility in the Executive Branch.

Qualifications

• One year of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Formal training in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the 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.
• Maintain and repair 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 other upkeep projects pertaining to buildings.

Skills

Building maintenance

Grounds maintenance

General trades

Skilled trades

Moving services

Mechanical maintenance

Job description

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9/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic Facility Maintenance Worker II to perform general maintenance work in the following:

• 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.

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 2:034 Section 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.

Contact

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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