Facility Maintenance Supervisor II

Kentucky Personnel CabinetWest Liberty, KY
Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/ This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Requirements

  • High school graduate.
  • Must have five years of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services or mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Some of the required experience must include both records keeping experience and limited or full responsibility for work of others.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Wastewater Operator I Certification

Responsibilities

  • Position requires the person to have at minimum a Wastewater Operator I Certification
  • Oversees and maintains the facility’s wastewater treatment plant
  • Plans and directs the maintenance operations of a DJJ Facility; Supervises all shifts of maintenance staff.
  • Oversees maintenance for assigned DJJ facilities and grounds.
  • Inspects and repairs all equipment.
  • Completes preventative maintenance as needed; develops preventative maintenance plans.
  • Orders necessary parts or supplies and maintains inventory.
  • Schedules and coordinates all maintenance needs.
  • Performs weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections of facilities, equipment and grounds.
  • Supervises all shifts of maintenance staff and outside vendors in needed repairs.
  • Coordinates conditions for safety, sanitation and security devices with fire and safety personnel.
  • Develops preventative maintenance plans.
  • Conducts supervisory conferences and evaluates performance.
  • Completes all required reports regarding needed repairs and keeps facility managers apprised of major issues.
  • Attends conferences, trainings, and meetings as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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