Maintenance Specialist I

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

7d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and professional teammate to join our Behavioral Health Division as Maintenance Specialist I. In this vital role, you will help ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors at LRC—a 24-hour, Joint Commission–accredited state psychiatric hospital. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply! As an Environment of Care Specialist, you will: Reduce and control environmental hazards and risks to prevent accidents and injuries. Maintain safe conditions for patients, staff, and visitors. Conduct daily safety walkthroughs of assigned buildings and document findings. Monitor and conduct audits to verify compliance and identify risks within the care environment. Provide training related to identified gaps, risks, or regulatory requirements. Conduct regulatory and accreditation drills and exercises, including documentation, evaluation, and follow-up corrective actions. Review patient and staff incident and injury reports, enter data into tracking systems, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Develop agendas and facilitate Environment of Care subcommittee meetings. Assist with the development and revision of policies and procedures related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Emergency Management. Plan and deliver training to staff on applicable standards, regulations, and safety practices.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, industrial engineering, HVAC, welding, or other building trade.
Experience in building maintenance, a mechanical trade, or performing safety inspections, investigations or training may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis as determined appropriate by the agency.
Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Must be at least 19 years of age
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of: Maintenance and safety practices and procedures
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Fire codes and fire prevention regulations
Skill in: Basic office and computer applications, including email, procurement systems, and building system applications
Ability to: Communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions
Read and comprehend blueprints, manuals, and reference materials
Perform skilled maintenance work across multiple building and mechanical trades
Troubleshoot issues and determine necessary materials and equipment
Perform physical tasks including manual labor, working in tight spaces, and climbing ladders or scaffolding
Conduct inspections, identify safety hazards, and educate/train others on accident prevention and safety

Nice To Haves

Emergency Management Certification
Experience working in a healthcare setting
Certifications such as Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Knowledge of: Building maintenance and environment of care safety practices
Occupational hazards and safety precautions in healthcare maintenance
Fire codes and fire prevention regulations
Experience performing safety inspections, investigations, and delivering safety training
Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and train others in accident prevention and safety

Responsibilities

Reduce and control environmental hazards and risks to prevent accidents and injuries.
Maintain safe conditions for patients, staff, and visitors.
Conduct daily safety walkthroughs of assigned buildings and document findings.
Monitor and conduct audits to verify compliance and identify risks within the care environment.
Provide training related to identified gaps, risks, or regulatory requirements.
Conduct regulatory and accreditation drills and exercises, including documentation, evaluation, and follow-up corrective actions.
Review patient and staff incident and injury reports, enter data into tracking systems, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop agendas and facilitate Environment of Care subcommittee meetings.
Assist with the development and revision of policies and procedures related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Emergency Management.
Plan and deliver training to staff on applicable standards, regulations, and safety practices.