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EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 926 Veterans Drive Hanson, KY 42413 USA Description The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Tech I. Skills and expectations for this position include but are not limited to: Performs the work of employees in the maintenance and operation of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, electrical systems and associated equipment Repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing and sewerage operations. Inspects and checks for the working performance of equipment. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $3.38 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Two 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

NONE

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 Brent Jennings at brent.jennings@ky.gov or 270-322-3566. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D