Automotive Technician

Final date to receive applications

9/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604301

Automotive Technician I

10

$15.14 - $22.70 Hourly

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

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

3100 US Hwy 41 N Henderson, KY 42419 USA

Are you a skilled, hands-on mechanic who takes pride in keeping equipment running strong? Do you enjoy working outdoors and solving problems with tools and know-how rather than at a desk?

John James Audubon State Park is in Henderson, Kentucky where the legendary artist and naturalist discovered his passion. At the heart of the park is a world class museum. The 1373-acre park offers recreational activities that include camping, golfing, fishing, and hiking. John James Audubon State Park opened in 1934 is comprised of six cottages’, 9-Hole golf course, picnic shelters, museum, nature center, hiking trails, lake,and campground.

John James Audubon State Park is currently searching for an Automotive Technician I to join our Golf Course Maintenance Unit. In this role, you will keep the tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, and irrigation systems that our golf course and grounds crew depend on running safely and reliably. From diagnosing an engine issueto staying ahead of problems with routine inspections and preventive maintenance, you will be the person ourteam counts on to keep the course in top shape.

Our ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience and a solid working knowledge of small engines, mowers,tractors, and other equipment. Comfortable working outdoors, lifting heavy objects, and troubleshooting problems on the fly is a must. A valid driver's license is required. We are looking for a dependable, safety-minded individual who enjoys hands-on work and is willing to lend their knowledge to help train and support the rest of the team.

• Compensation is based on a 37.5-hour work week, with comp time or overtime over 37.5 hours.
• The Kentucky Department of Parks offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees, including affordable health, vision, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan,paid time off (Sick and vacation), and paid holidays.

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have two years of automotive and/or equipment repair technical experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Vocational or technical school training in automotive/truck repair or a related area will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Incumbents in this job title work in a repair facility

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 David Miller ler or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D