Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 - Clark County Extension

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 to support the Clark County Extension in Las Vegas, NV. This position is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work across plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and electrical systems within assigned UNR properties. Duties include installing fixtures such as faucets, performing irrigation repairs, assembling furniture, adjusting HVAC settings, replacing light bulbs, and troubleshooting issues for supervisor review. The role also conducts routine preventative maintenance and property inspections to ensure operational continuity and the safety of all internal and external customers. Additional responsibilities include reporting required supplies, parts, and equipment to the supervisor, coordinating vendor services for routine or emergency repairs, and supporting the regular maintenance of horse property operations, including barns, arenas, stalls, storage areas, corral fencing, and related equipment. This position will assist with care of animals on property.

Requirements

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two (2) or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Responsibilities

Performing skilled maintenance and repair work across plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and electrical systems
Installing fixtures such as faucets
Performing irrigation repairs
Assembling furniture
Adjusting HVAC settings
Replacing light bulbs
Troubleshooting issues for supervisor review
Conducting routine preventative maintenance and property inspections
Reporting required supplies, parts, and equipment to the supervisor
Coordinating vendor services for routine or emergency repairs
Supporting the regular maintenance of horse property operations, including barns, arenas, stalls, storage areas, corral fencing, and related equipment
Assisting with care of animals on property

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.