Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Eddyville, KY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities that house Kentucky’s adult inmate population. DOC’s mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders while carrying out legislative and judicial mandates, and to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills that facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The position acts as a lead worker in the maintenance and operation of associated systems and equipment at the institution. Duties include inspecting assigned areas and identifying maintenance needs in consultation with department heads; performing preventive maintenance and coordinating work with other skilled trades; inspecting equipment, determining needs, and ordering parts; supervising support teams working in the assigned area; and preparing reports and maintaining documentation. The job may require responding to emergency repairs at any time, 24 hours a day.

Requirements

• 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 listed or related fields may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in one of the listed or related fields may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned areas and project maintenance needs in consultation with appropriate department heads.
• Perform preventive maintenance for the assigned work area and coordinate work with other skilled trade areas, such as plumbing and electrical.
• Inspect equipment, determine equipment needs, and order parts as needed.
• Supervise support teams performing work within the assigned area.
• Prepare reports and ensure required documentation is completed.
• May be required to take care of emergency repairs 24 hours a day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED