Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn

Final date to receive applications: 10/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 11

Salary: $2,759.90 - $3,119.26 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location:

1867 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206 USA

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in Louisville (Jefferson County) has an opening for a Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I.

• Performs duties in the maintenance and operation of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems for the Kentucky School for the Blind.
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning, heating, ventilation, electrical systems, and associated equipment on campus.
• Provides technical assistance in the maintenance and operation of heating and cooling equipment. Installsequipment needed for the repairs of these systems (i.e. motors, belts, etc.)
• Repairs and maintains electrical and plumbing operations.
• Replaces wiring, sinks, faucets, faucet hardware.
• Keeps basic records of all repair and replacement activities. Including dates, as well as the pieces repaired or replaced.
• Inspects and checks for the working performance of equipment to ensure they are performing up to code specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional insurance (dental and vision)
• Life insurance
• State retirement system and deferred compensation options.
• Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
• Paid holidays (12.5 days per year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
• Free financial planning program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
• Employee resource and recognition programs
• Employee wellness programs

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.

May be required to take care of emergency repairs twenty-four hours a day.

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 Christy Ricketts ketts.gov or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D