Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky–Kentucky Department of Corrections seeks a Mechanical Maint & Operations Technician II in Central City, KY. The role leads maintenance and operation of HVAC and related systems, coordinating with skilled trade staff to ensure continuous facility function.

Salary is $51,426 annually with full-time, executive-branch status and eligibility for overtime. Location at 1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330. Must be 18+ with relevant maintenance experience and training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate is required.
• Four years of experience in the maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects assigned area projecting maintenance needs in consultation with department heads.
• Performs preventative maintenance for the assigned area and coordinates with other trades (plumbers, electricians, etc.).
• Inspects equipment and determines needs; orders parts as required.
• Supervises the support teams that perform work within the area.
• Prepares reports and maintains documentation.

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $51,426.00 Annually

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

Location: 1200 River Road
Central City, KY 42330 USA

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population.

The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes;and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician III acts as a lead worker in the maintenance and operation of associated systems and equipment at the institution.

Responsibilities

• Inspects assigned area projecting maintenance needs in consultation with the appropriate department heads.
• Performs all preventative maintenance for their assigned work area and coordinates work with others skilled trade areas (plumbers, electricians, etc.).
• Inspects equipment and responsible for determining equipment needs and order parts as needed.
• Supervises the support teams that perform work within assigned area.
• Prepares reports and ensures documentation as needed.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four 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: 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.

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D