Maintenance Technician

C303 Barren River District Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

C303 Barren River District Health Department is seeking a maintenance worker to perform general maintenance and minor repairs on health department buildings and grounds. You will help ensure heating, lighting, and ventilation are adequate and that facilities remain clean and safe.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of maintenance experience, with substitution options for education.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Two (2) years’ experience in general maintenance.
• Substitution: experience may substitute for education.
• Experience: Formal training/education substitutes on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Sees that the building has adequate heating, lighting and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned and in good working condition.
• Makes minor repairs and inspections of equipment.
• Does general repairs such as painting, patching walls, hanging shelves and landscaping.
• Operates machinery and equipment.
• Arranges desks, files and other office equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties and other related tasks as required.

Education

High School or GED

Two years maintenance experience

Tools

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Pay Grade: Grade 12

Salary: $15.17 - $18.86 per hour

Hourly Time Type: Full time

Health Department: Barren River District Health Department

Summary

Responsible for the general maintenance and/or minor repairs to health department buildings and grounds and to do related tasks as required.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Haley Daniel at [e-mail].

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

Responsible for the general maintenance and/or minor repairs to health department buildings and grounds and to do related tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School or GED.
• Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in general maintenance of other maintenance responsibilities that would include the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failures.
• Substitution Clause: Experience in general maintenance or other maintenance experience will substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
• Experience: Formal training or education in related fields will substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Post Employment Requirements

EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None)

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

• Sees that the building has adequate heating, lighting and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned and in good working condition;
• Makes minor repairs and inspections of equipment;
• Does general repairs such as painting, patching walls, hanging shelves and landscaping;
• Operates machinery and equipment;
• Arranges desks, files and other office equipment;
• Performs janitorial duties and other related tasks as required.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent in clinic or outdoor settings.

Additional Requirements

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Dates

Date Class Established: 11-08-1995

Date of Last Revision: 10-03-2022

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

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About the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc.

To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)