Job Description

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12/11/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-07157
Facility Maintenance Supervisor II
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
495 Forest Hills Drive

Morehead, KY 40351 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.



The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.



For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov




This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.



Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performs maintenance of Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility and grounds. Inspects and repairs all equipment and completes preventative maintenance as needed; develops preventative maintenance plan. Orders necessary parts or supplies and maintains inventory. Performs weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections of facility, equipment and grounds. Makes requests for contract services as needed and oversees outside vendor repairs. Supervises maintenance staff and oversees juveniles assisting with maintenance projects. Conducts employee performance evaluations. Develops work schedules. Keeps basic records of activities. Coordinates conditions for safety, sanitation and security devices with fire and safety personnel. Interprets and ensures compliance of policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have five years of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services or mechanical maintenance experience. Some of the required experience must include both records keeping experience and limited or full responsibility for work of others.

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:

Experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents in this job title may be exposed to extreme temperatures which requires the following of safety procedures. Will be on call 24 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 Shearline Burke at Shearlk.burke@ky.gov or 606-783-8565.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D