Mechanical Maint & Operations Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, located in Lexington, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Supervisor responsible for supervising the mechanical maintenance and operation of the Blackburn Correctional Complex. This supervisory role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems, with a focus on safety and compliance.

The position requires at least five years in relevant maintenance and a High School diploma, with an initial 6-month probationary period and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Five years of experience in maintenance/repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation or electrical systems.
• Substitution allowances for education/experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Supervises mechanical maintenance and operation of the entire facility.
• Oversees maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and related systems.
• Reviews plans for repairs to meet standards.
• Conducts on-the-job training for inmates or staff in maintenance.
• Completes maintenance reports.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Mechanical Maint & Operations Supervisor

Pay Grade 14

Salary $47,012.16 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location 3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 correctionalfacilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of theCommonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Supervisor supervises the mechanical maintenance and operation ofthe Blackburn Correctional Complex (BCC).

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Supervises the mechanical maintenance and operation of the entire physical plant of the multi-buildingcorrectional facility.
• Supervises crews in performing preventative maintenance on and in the operation of air conditioning,heating, refrigeration, ventilation, electrical systems, and associated equipment within the institution.
• Supervises and performs maintenance on plumbing and sewage treatment.
• Reviews plans for repairs and or alterations of the physical plant to determine whether or not suchplans meet state, local, and, or, agency standards.
• Conducts on-the-job training for inmate staff or other staff assigned to maintenance and operations.
• Completes maintenance reports.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience in the maintenance and/or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation equipment 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: 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Shayla Durham at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D