Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I

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10/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Mechanical Maint & Operations Techn I

Pay Grade 11

Salary

$16.98 - $25.48 Hourly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

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

Location

7352 HIGHWAY 90

Corbin, KY 40701 USA

Description

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is in Corbin, Kentucky and is located between McCreary County and Whitley County with the Cumberland River running through it. The main attraction is the Cumberland Falls, also known as the "Niagara of the South". With over 800,000 visitors to the park annually, many visitors come to view the majestic falls and the magical Moonbow. Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the park became part of the State system in 1931. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a dynamic family destination with lodging, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, shopping and dining.

Working for Kentucky Department of Parks provides a great opportunity to advance your career and skillset. Kentucky State Parks offers a great benefit package, to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, compensatory, sick and vacation time, along with retirement, 401K and paid holidays. It also allows you to use your talents and experience to provide great guest services, while being part of a team.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is now seeking a full-time Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Technician I. This position will play a major role in performing duties in the maintenance and operation of mechanical systems. This individual will be an energetic, positive person with the ability to communicate in person, via email or by phone. Cumberland Falls’ main objective for this position is to allow your experience to serve in installing repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, electrical systems and associated equipment.

Your opportunity to make an impactful difference at this premier state park getaway awaits – apply now to start your extraordinary journey!

Examples of job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install. repair and maintain mechanical equipment such as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Monitor mechanical systems to ensure operation.
• Inspect and check for the working performance of equipment according to specifications.
• Perform checks and tests on mechanical equipment.
• Test water quality and add proper amounts of chemicals and gases to water and operating equipment.
• Repair and maintain electrical, plumbing, and sewage operations.
• Keeps basic records of work activities.
• Provide technical assistance in the maintenance and operation of heating and cooling equipment.
  
  

Apply now to become a part of the Kentucky Department of Parks team and enjoy working with the team at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

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.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

May be required to take care of emergency repairs twenty-four 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 Maggy Kriebel at maggy.kriebel@ky.gov or 606-528-4121.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D