Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Corrections in Lexington, KY seeks a Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician II to lead maintenance and operations for the new medical facility. The role includes inspecting areas, coordinating with trades, and supervising support teams, with a pay grade of 12 and full-time status.

Requirements include a high school diploma and four years of related maintenance or repair experience. The position may require 18A eligibility and overtime as applicable.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the maintenance or repair of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems.
• Formal training substitutes for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Inspects assigned area projecting maintenance needs in consultation with department heads.
• Performs preventative maintenance for the assigned area and coordinates work with other trades.

Skills

Lead worker experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Compensation & Employment Type

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $38,854.56 Annually

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

Hiring Agency & Location

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

Location: 3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

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.

This position is located at the new medical facility in Lexington, Kentucky.

The Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician II acts as a lead worker in the maintenance and operationof 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 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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kasey Schank at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D