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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Facility Maintenance Worker II

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What they do

A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$37,347 / year median in Kentucky

+7% projected growth

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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 Facility Maintenance Worker II to perform general maintenance work in the following: Coordinates the work of employees and assists the supervisor in the maintenance of buildings, ground and equipment. Performs janitorial duties in maintaining buildings and adjacent areas. Performs the duties of employees in maintaining and repairing plumbing, sewerage systems, electrical systems and associated equipment. Makes carpentry repairs to buildings and equipment. Upkeep in grounds maintenance (primarily lawn mowing and trimming). Painting and special projects that pertain to the upkeep of buildings. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve 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 $2.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).•Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
One year of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services, or mechanical maintenance experience. 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 Incumbents in this job title may be exposed to extreme temperatures which requires the following of safety procedures. Must follow safety procedures, such as utilization of eye and ear protection, when utilizing certain mechanical equipment. 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