Mechanical Maint & Operations Consultant

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement

Wellness program

Training & career development

License fees paid

401K

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Maint & Operations Consultant for the Kentucky Department of Parks in Frankfort. The role covers wastewater plant operations, collections systems, and related infrastructure, with responsibilities in project oversight and regulatory compliance.

The position requires five years’ experience in relevant maintenance or repair fields and a level of proficiency in MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Five years' experience in maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
• Formal training can substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance projects for wastewater treatment, collection systems, and related components.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and project schedules for repairs and replacement.
• Provide project status updates and utilize Excel/FM Works for tracking.
• Provide technical directions/training to ensure compliance with WW permit requirements, plant operations, testing, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Refrigeration

Ventilation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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10/8/2026 (11:59 PM EST)

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Mechanical Maint & Operations Consultant

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $3,672.84 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location: 500 Mero St 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Department of Parks is currently seeking highly qualified and motivated applicants to fill an openMaintenance Operations Consultant position specializing in Wastewater Plant operations, collections systems,pump stations and force main systems.

This position reports to the Facilities Management Maintenance Operations Branch located at Kentucky StateParks Central Office in Frankfort, KY.

Certification as a level 2 or level 3 wastewater plant operator and collections is highly preferable.

Required to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with MicrosoftTeams and other virtual meeting platforms is preferred.

This position will work collaboratively with a wide range of Parks staff including Planning and Designprofessionals, Construction craftsmen and Master level tradesmen. Our goal is to maintain our State Parks tothe highest standards. The position offers Parks travel perks and an inviting, friendly work atmosphere whereyou will be encouraged and supported.

Responding applicants must be willing to travel to all KY State Parks to perform job duties. Some overnighttravel may be required.

Duties of the position include but is not limited to the following:

• Manage and supervise maintenance projects, repairs and process operations with the primary focus beingwastewater treatment plants, collection systems and other components related to wastewater treatmentoperation.
• Perform investigations, troubleshooting, repairs and audits of Park waste-water systems.
• Develop project-scope documents, cost estimates, and project schedules for repairs and replacement.
• Provide project status updates.
• Utilize Parks project and cost-tracking tools via Excel spreadsheetsand other database tools such as FM Works.
• Comply with established Operational Maintenance Branch policies for maintaining accurate records of allprojects, repairs, and Agency required documentation.
• Provide technical directions and training to Park wastewater plant staff to ensure compliance with allWW permit requirements, plant operations, testing, and regulatory reporting functions.
• Monitor safetycompliance, and preventative maintenance plans.
• Assist Parks staff with resources and training to obtain or maintain required WW Plant operatorcertifications

We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week (occasional overtime required)
• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation) + Paid Holidays
• Affordable Health and Life Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Retirement
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and family
• Employee meal and Parks gift shop discounts
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Paid Professional License Fees
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

The Maintenance Operations Consultant position manages and supervises the repair, installation, andoperations of Wastewater treatment systems across the state for the Kentucky Department of Parks.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five 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 required experience on a year- for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

May be required to take care of emergency repairs twenty-four hours a day.

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 Michael Hammond at [e-mail] or 502-229-4480.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D