Owensboro Community & Technical College
Job Title
Maintenance and Operations Technician
Department
IT and Maintenance
Job Category
Staff
FLSA
Non-Exempt, Pay Band 7
College Name
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Owensboro, KY – Main Campus
Work Months
12 months
College Overview:
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in Liberal Arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com.
Benefits:
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
Owensboro Community and Technical College is seeking to hire a Maintenance & Operations Technician who reports to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. This position will troubleshoot and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on all utility systems utilizing specialized equipment.Essential duties and responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Utilize equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
- Perform routine and general facility inspections, safety checks, and monitor cleanliness.
- Assist other technicians with repair work, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical circuits, motor controls, painting, metal work, and/or welding.
- Receive, inspect, inventory, and distribute deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision.
- Participate with planning/development of institutional objectives and goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and three (3) years of related work experience.
- Experience with landscaping equipment including mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaw.
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree and vocational certificate(s) and five (5) years of related work.
- Forklift, aerial lift, and tractor experience are preferred, but training can be provided.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
- Able to climb ladders up to 20 ft.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to solve problems or highlight areas of concerns/problems and put forth solutions to supervisor.
- Good communication skills to interact with campus contacts, vendors, and external contacts.
Application Process:
Applicants must complete and submit:
- Online application
- Resume
- Copies of diploma, degree, and/or certificate(s) (if applicable). Official transcripts needed within first 30 days of hire.
- Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
Position is based on an annual term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance and funding.
Application Deadline: June 23, 2026
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.
Posting End Date: 06/23/2026