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, located in Columbia, KY, seeks a Mechanical Maint & Operations Tech I to perform maintenance and operation duties on HVAC, electrical, and related equipment at a DJJ facility. The role requires hands-on technical work, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair a range of systems.

The position is full-time with overtime eligibility and room for career growth within the Justice & Public Safety

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I

Pay Grade: 11

Salary: $33,118.80 Annually

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

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: 401 Appleby Drive Columbia, KY 42728 USA

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor 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, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices 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 toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother 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 foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs duties related to the maintenance and operations of equipment in a Department of JuvenileJustice (DJJ) facility.
• Installs, repairs and maintains air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, electricalsystems 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 859-292-4447.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D