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Current Job Openings
The City of Nicholasville is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Public Works Superintendent
The City of Nicholasville Human Resources Department will accept applications for Public Works Department for a Public Works Superintendent, grade 60, Pay scale $40.45 to $56.65. The hiring rate will be determined during the final step of the hiring process.
Under general administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the activities and programs of the Public Works Department, including the streets, cemetery and cemetery maintenance. Performs related work as required and serves as the Cemetery Sexton.
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by five years related work experience including two years supervisory experience. Must possess and maintain a valid KY Commercial driver’s license or obtain a Commercial driver’s license within one year after appointment to the position. Must maintain a Commercial driver’s license throughout employment in the department.
Applications and a complete job description may be downloaded or picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Mary Marion at 859-885-1121 ext. 254 or Mary.Marion@Nicholasvilleky.gov
To view full job description, click here.
Meter Reader I
The City of Nicholasville Human Resources Department will accept applications for Meter Department for a Meter Reader I, grade 52, Pay scale $ 19.30 to $ 24.10. The hiring rate will be determined during the final step of the hiring process.
Duties include reading water and electric meters; locating meters; connects and disconnects of services; related duties as required.
Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by one year work experience including frequent contact with the public. Must possess and maintain a valid KY driver’s license.
Applications and a complete job description may be downloaded from our website nicholasville.org, or picked up at City Hall, 517 N. Main St. Nicholasville, KY.
Interested candidates that meet our qualifications should submit Applications/Resumes via Email to Mary.Marion@Nicholasvilleky.gov or Mail to 517 N Main St. Nicholasville KY, 40356. Applications/Resumes will be accepted until 4 p.m., April 29, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact Mary Marion at 859-885-1121 ext. 254 or Mary.Marion@Nicholasvilleky.gov
To view full job description, click here.
Nicholasville Police Department
To view open positions within the Nicholasville Police Department, click here.
Firefighter / EMT Recruit
The Nicholasville Fire Department accepts applications year-round for this position.
Please note: If you have completed and turned in an application within the past year you will not need to complete another one. The application we have on file will be utilized.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our Administrative Offices during normal business hours at (859) 554-5100 or email any questions to stacey.leasor@nicholasville.org
Position Requirements
Salary and Benefits
Position Requirements
- At least 19 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License (from current state of residence)
- Current CPAT card if applicable (out of state applicants or those not currently working for a career department)
- ADA Accommodation: In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any candidate needs an accommodation to be made for an eligible disability in order to complete the physical test on the date assigned, please notify Human Resource office (859-885-1121) by the advertised application deadline, and specify the accommodation needed.
Salary and Benefits
- Minimum Starting Salary: $50,186.24 plus training incentive
- Annual Training Incentive Pay: $4,429.00
- Fully Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision
- 75% Paid Family Medical/Dental/Vision
- State C.E.R.S. Hazardous-Duty Retirement
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Life Insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Shift Trade-Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
For the Lateral Firefighter Applicant Information Packet click here to download the application packet.
For the Recruit Firefighter Applicant Information Packet click here to download the application packet.
Packets can be dropped off or mailed to Fire Station 4 (785 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY, 40356).
For a City of Nicholasville Job Application click here.
The City of Nicholasville is an Equal Opportunity Employer*. For more information, contact Kathy Rhineheimer, Human Resource Director.
For information about jobs with the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are available in Jessamine and other counties, click here.
It is the City’s policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic makeup, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth-related medical conditions, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, an individual’s status as a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other status or condition protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
The city’s commitment as an equal opportunity employer extends to all its employment and personnel practices including job opportunities, promotions, pay and benefits, discipline, discharge, training, and other social and recreational activities sponsored by the city.
Nicholasville complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Discrimination and harassment in all forms is considered to be a serious offense.
The city will offer equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals who may have a physical or mental disability, including medical conditions related to pregnancy, but who can still perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The city will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals qualifying under ADA only when that accommodation does not create an “undue hardship” to the city.
Contact Details
| Kathy Rhineheimer |
| Director of HR |
| 517 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356 |
| 859.885.1121 |
| kathy.rhineheimer@nicholasvilleky.gov |
517 N. Main Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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