Facility Maintenance Worker II (Interim)(Non-Merit)

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8/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Facility Maintenance Worker II (Interim)(Non-Merit)

Salary

$16.42 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A

 

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location

Location Varies

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page: https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Forestry/ Forest Management Branch / State Forest and Utilization Section as an interim Facility Maintenance Worker II in Marion County, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the programmatic integrity of numerous forestry-related programs, and the consistent delivery of services to the public. During the performance of your assigned duties, you will interact on a daily or weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branch management, and the division's program staff.

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

Holders of the Facility Maintenance Worker II position will complete tasks such as:

• Locating and painting boundary lines on State Forests
• Running and maintaining mechanical equipment such as tractors, mowers, and weed-eaters for grounds maintenance
• Help with structure maintenance and repairs as needed
• Maintenance and trash pickup on trails, parking lots, and road ways

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Be able to run equipment including tractors, mowers, string trimmers
• Extended amounts of walking in wooded terrain that at times will be steep and rugged
• Be willing to do whatever is asked for the maintenance and management of the State Forests
• Be able to use or learn basic computer skills

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

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.