Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA / FSA

Dental & vision

Life insurance

State retirement plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Professional development

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I in Louisville to support the Kentucky Department of Education, KDE, at the Kentucky School for the Blind campus. You will maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, and related systems to ensure safe, reliable campus operations.

Requirements include two years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical work; age 18 or older; and willingness to handle emergency repairs.

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 will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in the maintenance and operation of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems for the Kentucky School for the Blind.
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical systems, and associated equipment on campus.
• Provides technical assistance in the maintenance and operation of heating and cooling equipment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Maintenance & repair

Job description

Advertisement Closes 10/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605535

Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I

Pay Grade 11

Salary $2,759.90 - $3,119.26 Monthly

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

Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

1867 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Performs duties in the maintenance and operation of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems for the Kentucky School for the Blind.
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical systems, and associated equipment on campus.
• Provides technical assistance in the maintenance and operation of heating and cooling equipment. Installs equipment needed for the repairs of these systems (i.e. motors, belts, etc.).
• Repairs and maintains electrical and plumbing operations.
• Replaces wiring, sinks, faucets, and faucet hardware.
• Keeps basic records of all repair and replacement activities, including dates as well as the pieces repaired or replaced.
• Inspects and checks for the working performance of equipment to ensure they are performing up to code specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional insurance (dental and vision)
• Life insurance
• State retirement system and deferred compensation options.
• Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
• Paid holidays (12.5 days per year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
• Free financial planning program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
• Employee resource and recognition programs
• Employee wellness programs

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 Christy Ricketts at [e-mail] or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D