Maintenance Manager I

State of Nebraska • Beatrice, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administrative Services, State Building Division, is seeking a Maintenance Manager I to lead the Maintenance team at the Beatrice State Development Center in Beatrice, Nebraska. The role serves as the local contact for the customer base and directly supervises 15 individuals. The manager coordinates with building occupants regarding area use and availability, directs staff on repairs, and approves the purchase of parts and supplies up to $1,000. The position directs day-to-day operations and repairs at the Beatrice State Development Center campus.

Under general direction, this position performs supervisory, administrative, and managerial work in operating and maintaining a large state facility or multiple building complexes at various sites. The incumbent supervises subordinate supervisors responsible for construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks, and performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or another maintenance or construction trade; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade.
• Experience supervising skilled maintenance staff, budgeting, and coordinating or managing major construction or renovation projects.
• Valid driver's license, as the position requires driving.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Skills communicating with employees, contractors, and the general public; identifying problem areas, developing solutions, and coordinating corrective procedures; recognizing hazardous conditions and making necessary corrections; and organizing a diverse group of people or work unit.
• Ability to formulate, implement, and enforce policies, rules, and regulations; establish and maintain long-range maintenance and restoration programs; develop and monitor maintenance and repair contracts with outside contractors; maintain good landlord/tenant relations; plan, organize, and supervise staff with varying skill levels in building and mechanical trades; delegate work to maintain efficient workflow; and coordinate multi-trade functions, including private contractors.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in building maintenance trades, including one year supervising others engaged in trades work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance team at the Beatrice State Development Center and serve as the local contact for its customer base.
• Supervise 15 individuals and oversee subordinate supervisors responsible for construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Coordinate with building occupants regarding area use and availability.
• Direct staff on repairs and purchases of parts and supplies up to $1,000.
• Direct day-to-day operations and repairs at the Beatrice State Development Center campus.
• Operate and maintain a large state facility or multiple building complexes.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Stable employment opportunity
• Career development and learning
• Tuition reimbursement
• 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution to the retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree