Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Corrections in Eddyville, KY is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician II to lead maintenance and operation of systems at the institution. You will coordinate with trades, supervise teams, and ensure preventative maintenance is performed to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least four years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems, with substitutes allowed for training or

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Four years of experience in maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
• Formal training can substitute for experience; experience can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Inspects assigned area and projects maintenance needs with department heads.
• Performs preventative maintenance for the assigned area and coordinates with other trades.
• Inspects equipment, determines parts needs and orders those parts.
• Supervises support teams performing work in the area.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Maintenance & repair

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Advertisement Closes: 10/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

• Pay Grade: 12
• Salary: $49,714.08 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: 266 Water St
  Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctionalfacilities 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 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 II at the Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) acts as a lead worker in the maintenance and operation 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 department heads.
• Performs all preventative maintenance for their assigned work area and coordinates work with other skilledtrade 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.

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 Candy Dickerson at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D