Maintenance Manager II - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Maintenance Manager II at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role supervises and manages construction, maintenance, and restoration operations for multiple buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities. It establishes and enforces policies for effective facility operations and maintenance, oversees subordinate supervisors and personnel actions, and develops facility maintenance budgets and annual work plans. The position evaluates equipment and plant operations, develops specifications and estimates for projects and purchases, manages bids and contractor work, and advises administrative superiors on repair and replacement options. It also reports on work and facility operations, maintains records, and establishes an effective preventative maintenance program. Applicants accepting an offer must pass a medical exam and a drug test when randomly announced, and must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or another maintenance/construction trade; relevant experience may substitute for education year for year.
One year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade.
Experience supervising skilled maintenance staff.
Experience in budgeting.
Experience coordinating or managing major construction or renovation projects.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass a medical examination and a drug test at a randomly announced time after accepting a job offer.
Must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of supervisory experience.
Experience maintaining maintenance records.
Experience or knowledge of the Dude Solutions work order process.
Experience developing preventative maintenance plans.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage construction, maintenance, and restoration of multiple buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities.
Establish, implement, and enforce policies for effective facility operations and maintenance.
Supervise and evaluate subordinate supervisors and administer personnel actions, policies, and procedures.
Develop budget requirements and recommendations for facility operations and maintenance.
Determine equipment performance standards and develop procurement specifications.
Prepare preliminary time, cost, and materials estimates for installations, modifications, equipment, and contractual services; obtain price quotations.
Request, receive, evaluate, and award formal bids; examine proposals for conformance with specifications and determine awards.
Coordinate and oversee work performed by private contractors.
Review plant operational efficiency using records and direct observation, and determine whether changes are needed.
Evaluate repair or replacement options for equipment and systems and advise administrative superiors.
Coordinate an annual work plan covering capital improvements, scope, goals, objectives, materials, and resources.
Report on work in progress and completed work, and on facility operating status; supervise record maintenance.
Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.