Facility Maintenance Worker II (Interim)(Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Remote; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking an Interim Facility Maintenance Worker II in Marion County to perform grounds maintenance, operate tractors and mowers, and carry out maintenance and repair tasks within state forests and facilities. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to follow safety procedures.

Telecommuting may be authorized by the agency. This is an interim, non-merit role with a 37.5 hour work week and potential for overtime under the Kentucky pay rules.

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• locating and painting boundary lines on State Forests
• running and maintaining mechanical equipment such as tractors, mowers, and weedeaters for grounds maintenance
• help with structure maintenance and repairs as needed
• maintenance and trash pickup on trails, parking lots, and road ways

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Job description

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2604843

Facility Maintenance Worker II (Interim)(Non-Merit)

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$16.42 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location

Location Varies

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Forestry, Forest Management Branch, State Forest and Utilization Section as an interim Facility Maintenance Worker II in Marion County, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the programmatic integrity of numerous forestry-related programs, and the consistent delivery of services to the public. During the performance of your assigned duties, you will interact on a daily and weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branch management, and the division's program staff.

Holders of the Facility Maintenance Worker II position will complete tasks such as:

• locating and painting boundary lines on State Forests
• running and maintaining mechanical equipment such as tractors, mowers, and weedeaters for grounds maintenance
• help with structure maintenance and repairs as needed
• maintenance and trash pickup on trails, parking lots, and road ways

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• be able to run equipment including tractors, mowers, string trimmers
• extended amounts of walking in wooded terrain that at times will be steep and rugged
• be willing to do whatever is asked for the maintenance and management of the State Forests
• be able to use or learn basic computer skills

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC 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. EEC 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 EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jim Bryan at [e-mail] or 270-521-6724.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D