Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Columbia (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, invites applications for a full-time HVAC/Facilities Technician in Columbia, KY. This executive branch role focuses on reliable operation of essential building systems and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment; record-keeping; inspections and tests; and providing technical assistance as needed. Questions: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
• Formal training in one of the above or related fields can substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to the maintenance and operations of equipment in a Department of Juvenile Justice facility.
• Installs, repairs and maintains air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, electrical systems and other associated equipment.
• Repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing and sewerage operations.
• Keeps basic records of work activities and provides technical assistance.
• Inspects and checks for the working performance of equipment according to specifications.
• Performs checks and tests on mechanical equipment.

Skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Electrical systems

Refrigeration

Ventilation

Job description

Location

401 Appleby Drive
Columbia, KY 42728 USA

Salary

$33,118.80 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Description

...The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

• Performs duties related to the maintenance and operations of equipment in a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility.
• Installs, repairs and maintains air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, electrical systems and other associated equipment.
• Repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing and sewerage operations.
• Keeps basic records of work activities and provides technical assistance.
• Inspects and checks for the working performance of equipment according to specifications.
• Performs checks and tests on mechanical equipment.

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.): 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 James Briggs at [e-mail] or 270-384-7528.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D