KHP HVAC Service Technician (Non-Merit)
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
- Location
- Onsite (Lexington, Kentucky)
- Compensation
- $65k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
The Kentucky Horse Park is seeking an HVAC Service Technician to manage mechanical maintenance operations, oversee repairs for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, and supervise contractors. This role supports the facility's major events and daily operations.
Skills
HVAC repair
Electrical systems maintenance
Plumbing
Automated logic system
Equipment alarms
Project management
Mechanical maintenance
Contractor supervision
Work order management
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Manual dexterity
Full job details
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KHP HVAC Service Technician (Non-Merit)
Salary
$65,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Horse Park
Location
4089 Iron Works Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Description
The Kentucky Horse Park is home to many events throughout the year such as Breyerfest, Land Rover Three Day
Event, Festival of the Bluegrass, Southern Lights and many others. Come join our team and experience these
events first-hand.
We are currently seeking applications for a KHP HVAC Service Technician. This position will manage a major program branch in the maintenance of buildings, facilities, project management, and mechanical maintenance.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong work ethic, work well with a team and be highly motivated to get the job done.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Upon employment, employees in this job classification may be required to maintain a valid driver's license and may be required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status may be necessary for the length of time in this job classification. If this is necessary, it will be listed in the specific position description for the position at issue. Applicants and employees in this job classification may be required to submit to a drug- screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317
The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, ancestry, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.
We are currently seeking applications for a KHP HVAC Service Technician. This position will manage a major program branch in the maintenance of buildings, facilities, project management, and mechanical maintenance.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong work ethic, work well with a team and be highly motivated to get the job done.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees the repair of down equipment including, but not limited to, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC repairs
- Plans work in the Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Branch
- Daily watches the Automated Logic system looking for and responding to equipment alarms
- Checks and assigns work orders pertaining to repairs and operations of equipment
- Supervises and inspects the work of contractors in Mechanical Maintenance
- Other duties as assigned or needed
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Upon employment, employees in this job classification may be required to maintain a valid driver's license and may be required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status may be necessary for the length of time in this job classification. If this is necessary, it will be listed in the specific position description for the position at issue. Applicants and employees in this job classification may be required to submit to a drug- screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317
The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, ancestry, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.
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.):
Incumbents working in this job title are required to lift heavy objects, bend,
stoop and have good manual and finger dexterity.
Working Conditions
Incumbents in the job will typically perform their job duties under these
conditions.
May be required to take care of emergency repairs twenty-four hours a day.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Darren Ripley at darren.ripley@ky.gov or 859-259-4217.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D