Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in Central City, KY, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician III to lead maintenance activities and manage HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation and electrical systems. The role involves inspecting areas, planning preventive maintenance, and coordinating with skilled trades to keep facilities safe and functional.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least four years of relevant experience, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Four years of experience in maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
• Formal training or experience can substitute for education/experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Inspects assigned area projecting maintenance needs in consultation with the appropriate department heads.
• Performs preventative maintenance and coordinates work with plumbers, electricians and other skilled trades.
• Inspects equipment and determines equipment needs; orders parts as needed.
• Supervises support teams and ensures documentation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$51,426.00 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

1200 River Road
Central City, KY 42330 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilitiesthat 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 humaneenvironment 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 andoperation of associated systems and equipment at the institution.

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

• Inspects assigned area projecting maintenance needs in consultation with the appropriate departmentheads.
• Performs all preventative maintenance for their assigned work area and coordinates work with otherskilled 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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D