Kentucky maintenance technician employment contract template

Kentucky Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

This Kentucky Maintenance Technician Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], located at [Employer Address] ("Employer") and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Agreement Type: Full-Time Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

Contact Details:

• Employer:
  • Name: [Employer Name]
  • Address: [Employer Address]
  • Phone: [Employer Phone]
  • Email: [Employer Email]
• Employee:
  • Name: [Employee Name]
  • Address: [Employee Address]
  • Phone: [Employee Phone]
  • Email: [Employee Email]

Position: Maintenance Technician

Scope of Duties: Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems.
• General property upkeep and landscaping.
• Emergency call response.
• Documentation of inspections and repairs.
• Compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Use of diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Operation of specialized equipment.
• Adherence to Kentucky building codes.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adherence to Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program (KY OSH).
• Compliance with lockout/tagout procedures.
• Safe use of hazardous materials.
• Mandatory participation in employer-provided safety and regulatory trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• [Option A: Kentucky-specific license or certification for electrical work.]
• [Option B: Kentucky-specific license or certification for HVAC work.]

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, climbing, and standing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces per Kentucky facility standards.

Work Location:

• Primary Location: [Work Location]
• [Option A: May be required to work at multiple employer-controlled sites in Kentucky.]
• [Option B: On-call responsibilities and off-site assignments may be required.]

Employment Type and Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: [Days of the Week], [Start Time] to [End Time]
• Standard Hours: [Number] hours per week.
• Overtime: Overtime eligible at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Kentucky law.

Meal and Rest Breaks:

• Employee shall be provided meal and rest breaks in accordance with Kentucky law.
• [Option A: Timekeeping system for documenting hours worked.]
• [Option B: Manual time sheet submission required.]

Compensation:

• Wage: [Hourly Wage] per hour OR [Annual Salary] per year.
• Overtime Pay: Calculated at 1.5x the regular rate.
• Pay Frequency: [Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly]
• Payment Method: [Direct Deposit/Check]
• [Option A: Merit-based wage increases.]
• [Option B: Shift differential for specific shifts.]
• [Option C: On-call stipend.]

Benefits:

• Employer-sponsored health insurance compliant with Kentucky insurance law.
• Employer-sponsored dental insurance compliant with Kentucky insurance law.
• [Option A: Vision coverage.]
• [Option B: Company/Union pension or 401(k) plan.]
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick Days: [Number] days per year, following Kentucky or local government policy.
  • Vacation: [Number] days per year.
  • Holidays: [List of Holidays] observed by Employer.
  • [Option C: Bereavement Leave.]
  • [Option D: Service-related anniversary benefits.]

Tools and Uniforms:

• [Option A: Employer provides specialized tools, PPE, and safety gear.]
• [Option B: Employee provides specialized tools, subject to Employer approval.]
• Uniforms: [Employer provides uniforms.]
• Vehicle Use: [Policy regarding company vehicle use, if applicable.]

Reporting Lines and Work Orders:

• Employee reports to: [Supervisor Name]
• Work Order System: [Digital/Paper-based system]

Incident and Injury Reporting:

• Report incidents, injuries, and property damage immediately.
• Follow Kentucky's workers' compensation law (KRS 342) for on-the-job injuries.
• Seek medical care through Employer's designated provider.

Confidentiality:

• Maintain confidentiality of building schematics, access control, security codes, and supplier information.
• Non-disclosure of proprietary maintenance protocols.

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination:

• Compliance with Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KRS 344).
• Equal opportunity employment.

Drug-Free Workplace:

• Compliance with drug-free workplace laws.
• [Option A: Pre-employment drug screening.]
• [Option B: Random drug/alcohol screenings.]

Background Checks:

• [Option A: Subject to background check.]
• [Option B: Reference verification.]

Modification of Duties:

Employer may modify assigned sites or job duties with reasonable notice.

Discipline and Termination:

• Grounds and procedures for discipline, suspension, or termination.
• Kentucky's at-will employment doctrine applies.
• Required notice period: [Number] days/weeks.
• Final wage payment deadlines (adhering to KRS 337.055).
• Return of company property upon separation.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete:

[Non-solicitation and non-compete obligations, to the extent allowed under Kentucky law.]

Company Property:

Proper handling of company proprietary materials, building keys, maintenance records, and digital work order data.

Code of Ethics and Conduct:

Adherence to Employer's code of ethics and behavioral standards.

Grievance Resolution:

• Internal or external grievance resolution procedures.
• Preference for informal resolution, then mediation or arbitration in Kentucky.

Acknowledgment of Policies:

Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of Kentucky's workplace safety and anti-retaliation policies.

Governing Law and Venue:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Exclusive venue for any litigation shall be in [County Name] County, Kentucky.

Severability:

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

Amendment:

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

Union Representation:

• [Option A: This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.]
• [Option B: This position is not subject to a collective bargaining agreement.]

Periodic Review:

This Agreement is subject to update based on evolving Kentucky legal requirements and Employer operational needs, with provisions for periodic review and employee consultation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

____________________________

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

____________________________

[Employee Name]

Date: ____________________________