Facility Maintenance Supervisor I

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6/5/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02257

Facility Maintenance Supervisor I

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$24.72 - $27.47 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

3380 Beaver Road

Union, KY 41091 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Parks is currently seeking a full-time Facility Maintenance Supervisor I to operate and oversee all facets of facility maintenance at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. Known nationally as the Birthplace of American Vertebrate Paleontology, this is an amazing opportunity to be involved in a beautiful, natural park setting with a rich variety of history.

We are seeking a person with a diverse background in maintenance, whether that be mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, ventilation, HVAC, groundskeeping, heavy equipment operation, trails maintenance, and supervisory. The ideal candidate is responsible for evaluating problematic systems and facilities; therefore, using their knowledge in determining repair services and best practices. An excellent maintenance supervisor candidate must have a great eye for detail with determination to complete tasks.

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site is located in Boone County, near Union, Kentucky. It boasts a museum with displays on paleontology, geology, ice age mammals, Native American history and more. There is a 62-site campground, including a swimming pool and playground areas, in addition to the Visitor Center, Museum, and Trails. There are also live bison on display for visitor observation!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Supervision of maintenance employees in general maintenance and housekeeping.

Interpretation of policies and procedures.

Operational reporting.

Facility Management Systems to include inspecting facilities to determine problem areas for correction.

Recruiting, supervising and training maintenance personnel.

Preferred Skills and abilities:

Previous management or work experience in a park setting.

Strong knowledge of maintenance related tasks.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services or mechanical maintenance experience.

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

Will be on call 24 hours a day. Incumbents in this job title may be exposed to extreme temperatures which requires the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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