Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections in Lexington, KY, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician II to lead maintenance and operation of facility systems. The role requires a high school diploma and four years of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical experience, with substitution options.

Based at the new medical facility in Lexington, this full-time executive branch position includes overtime eligibility and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Four 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.
• Experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 18 years of age.

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 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.

Skills

Lead worker

Education

High school graduate

Four years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems

Formal training in one of the above or related fields can substitute for experience

Experience in one of the above or related fields can substitute for education

Job description

Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Salary $38,854.56 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 3111 Spurr Road Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

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.

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 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 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D