Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Kentucky

A Maintenance Mechanic in the maintenance and installation industry is a critical role responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. This includes repairing or replacing faulty machinery or equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining tools, and following safety protocols. They are also tasked with inspecting equipment, systems, and structures to identify any defects or malfunctions. In some cases, they may also be required to install new machinery or equipment.

Important skills for a Maintenance Mechanic include mechanical skills, problem-solving skills, physical stamina, and technical knowledge of machinery and equipment. They should also have a strong understanding of safety regulations and guidelines. Certifications such as the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or a specific Trade Certification can enhance job prospects. Prior roles that a person may hold before becoming a Maintenance Mechanic could include Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Technician, or Machine Operator.

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006449-Plant Maint Mechanic II

  • Somerset, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates bout Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

HVAC Service Technician - Jarboe's

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Come join one of the largest HVAC and plumbing companies in the entire Midwest. How did we get here in such a short period of time? We keep on growing because we only hire the best (that's YOU)...

Residential Service Technician

  • Bellevue, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellevue, KY
  • 13 days ago

RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Company Vehicle Provided We are currently seeking a qualified residential Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on single family...

Floor Maintenance Technician

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 12 days ago

Role: Floor Tech Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Floor Tech, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of floors in a long-term care...

Maintenance Technician 2nd

  • Paris, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Paris, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Duties/Responsibilities: Performs installation and repair of machinery and equipment Generates preventive maintenance schedules and perform P.M. for all equipment Performs building maintenance, and...

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 3rd SHIFT

  • Franklin, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Franklin, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Work Experience Requirements 3 years' prior experience in industrial maintenance...

weekend day Maintenance Technician

  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters! weekend 1st shift Schedule: 6am to 6:30pm Responsible for performing and managing installations, repairs, and maintenance of all the Diagnostic Operations...

Cis Maintenance Specialist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Crate new Ports, close accounts, combine customer Ports, maintain all demographics and codes, input weekly and monthly rate changes and analysis fees on all deposit products, and perform all other general...

HVAC Service Technician - Jarboes

  • Buechel, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buechel, KY
  • 1 day ago

Overview Come join one of the largest HVAC and plumbing companies in the entire Midwest. How did we get here in such a short period of time? We keep on growing because we only hire the best...

Journeyman Plumber - Jarboes

  • Buechel, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buechel, KY
  • 1 day ago

Overview Join the Jarboe's Family - Where Careers Take Off! Want to be part of one of the fastest-growing HVAC and plumbing companies in the Midwest? Jarboe's is expanding, and we're looking for...

Maintenance Technician

  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago

Maintenance Tech : Training in repair of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic equipment Background in repair of HVAC, Electrical wiring, and general repair Experience in repairing controllers on equipment...

HVAC Installer / Technician

  • Pikeville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Pikeville, KY
  • 1 day ago

HVAC Installer / Technician (Pikeville) American Heating & Cooling image 1 of 1 1892 South Mayo Trail compensation: Pay will be based on experience. employment type: experience level: mid level...

Electronics Maintenance Technician

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago

. + Performs any General Maintenance duties as needed. + Attends annual hazardous waste training and D.O.T. general awareness training **Who You Are:** You make sound decisions....

Job Functions and Key Responsibilities Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot machinery working with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and may also fabricate parts....

Maintenance Technician III - 2nd Shift

  • Florence, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 1 day ago

Electronics Technician III This position, under limited supervision, is responsible for performing more complex design and fabrication ofelectronic equipment including maintenance and...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Maintenance Mechanic Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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In this two-week course, youll discover how to test software and how to measure the success of a system from a function and security standpoint. Evaluate a range of secure development platforms,...
Biomedical Equipment: Repair, Maintenance and Healthcare Technology Management
Develop the skills required to effectively maintain and troubleshoot hospital-based devices, and strengthen your knowledge of effective methods of managing the life cycle of biomedical equipment...
Automotive Mechanic
In this training you will know the operation and the parts that make up a vehicle to be able to make a diagnosis, give maintenance and repair the most common faults in a mechanical, electrical and...

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Salary for Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maintenance Mechanics in Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Mechanics in Kentucky
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%


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