Mechanical Maint & Operations Consultant
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Parks is hiring a Maintenance and Operations Consultant to work from its central office in Frankfort, Kentucky. The position manages and supervises the repair, installation, and operation of major plumbing systems across the state for the Department of Parks. The consultant works collaboratively with other master-licensed trades staff, construction craftsmen, and planning and design professionals to maintain state parks to high standards. The role includes Parks travel perks and a friendly, supportive work atmosphere. The position manages maintenance projects and repairs, with a primary focus on plumbing, plumbing infrastructure, boilers, and other water systems. It also investigates, troubleshoots, repairs, and audits park plumbing systems; prepares project-scoping documents, cost estimates, schedules, status updates, and budget and expense reports; and uses project and cost-tracking tools, including Excel and other databases. The consultant maintains accurate project and repair records, provides supporting documentation for capital and equipment replacement plans and budget estimates, and advises and trains park staff on mechanical systems, best practices, safety compliance, preventative maintenance, and trade licensure.
Requirements
- High school graduation, or qualifying substitution of experience for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Five years of experience in maintaining or repairing HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, or electrical systems, or qualifying formal training in one of these or a related field substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- May be required to handle emergency repairs twenty-four hours a day.
Nice To Haves
- Master-level plumbing licensure.
- At least five years of project management experience.
- Boiler and/or chiller endorsements.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise new maintenance projects and repairs, primarily involving plumbing, plumbing infrastructure, boilers, and other water systems.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, repair, and audit park plumbing systems.
- Develop project-scoping documents, cost estimates, and schedules; provide project status updates and budget and expense reports.
- Use Parks project and cost-tracking tools, Excel spreadsheets, and other database tools as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of projects, repairs, and related documentation in compliance with Operational Maintenance Branch policies.
- Provide documentation for two-year and six-year Capital Plans, equipment replacement plans, and budget estimates.
- Provide technical advice and training to park staff on mechanical systems and improvements, best practices, safety compliance, and preventative maintenance plans.
- Assist Parks staff with research and training to obtain or maintain trade licensure.
Benefits
- Parks travel perks.
- Inviting, friendly work atmosphere with encouragement and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
