Maintenance Specialist I

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding work in the major renovation and construction of building structures to construction, maintaining and repairs. Constructs, maintains, and repairs concrete and other foundations, and interior and exterior walls and ceilings from constructions to repairs. Installs, replaces, repairs, and rebuilds locks, electronic electrical locks, security devices, and other hardware to ensure the security of state buildings and property. Inspects and audits work areas and facilities for safety hazards. Performs skilled work in operating and maintaining building control systems. Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment systems. Other duties as assigned.

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
Background/motor vehicle check will be required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of standard use, maintenance, groundskeeping, safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light to heavy machinery, fire codes and fire prevention regulations and procedures.
Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools and building maintenance equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding work in the major renovation and construction of building structures to construction, maintaining and repairs.
Constructs, maintains, and repairs concrete and other foundations, and interior and exterior walls and ceilings from constructions to repairs.
Installs, replaces, repairs, and rebuilds locks, electronic electrical locks, security devices, and other hardware to ensure the security of state buildings and property.
Inspects and audits work areas and facilities for safety hazards.
Performs skilled work in operating and maintaining building control systems.
Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment systems.

Benefits

Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
Thirteen paid holidays per year
Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
Agency free parking
Flexible work schedules
Military leave
79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee discount program
Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
156% state-matched retirement for state plans