KHP HVAC Service Technician (Non-Merit)

Socket.dev; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Horse Park is located at 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511. The Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet seeks a KHP HVAC Service Technician to manage a major program branch responsible for maintenance, project management, and mechanical upkeep.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, teamwork spirit, and motivation to complete tasks efficiently. Position offers full-time hours with potential overtime in the Executive Branch.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
• Formal training substituting experience allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Incumbents must lift heavy objects, bend, stoop and have good manual and finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the repair of down equipment including HVAC and other systems.
• Plans work in the Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Branch.
• Monitors the Automated Logic system for alarms and responds accordingly.
• Checks and assigns work orders for repairs and operations of equipment.
• Supervises and inspects contractor work in Mechanical Maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC maintenance experience

Electrical systems repair

Manual dexterity

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604852 KHP HVAC Service Technician (Non-Merit) Salary $65,000.00 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Horse Park Location 4089 Iron Works Pkwy Lexington, KY 40511 USA

The Kentucky Horse Park is home to many events throughout the year such as Breyerfest, Land Rover Three Day Event, Festival of the Bluegrass, Southern Lights and many others. Come join our team and experience these events first-hand.

We are currently seeking applications for a KHP HVAC Service Technician. This position will manage a major program branch in the maintenance of buildings, facilities, project management, and mechanical maintenance.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong work ethic, work well with a team and be highly motivated to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the repair of down equipment including, but not limited to, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC repairs
• Plans work in the Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Branch
• Daily watches the Automated Logic system looking for and responding to equipment alarms
• Checks and assigns work orders pertaining to repairs and operations of equipment
• Supervises and inspects the work of contractors in Mechanical Maintenance
• Other duties as assigned or needed

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Darren Ripley, [e-mail] or 859-259- 4217.

Additional Requirements

Upon employment, employees in this job classification may be required to maintain a valid driver's license and may be required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status may be necessary for the length of time in this job classification. If this is necessary, it will be listed in the specific position description for the position at issue. Applicants and employees in this job classification may be required to submit to a drug- screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317

The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, ancestry, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
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.): Incumbents working in this job title are required to lift heavy objects, bend, stoop and have good manual and finger dexterity. Working Conditions Incumbents in the job will typically perform their job duties under these conditions. May be required to take care of emergency repairs twenty-four hours a day. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Darren Ripley at [e-mail] or 859-259-4217.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D