Maintenance Specialist I - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

State of Nebraska • Tecumseh, NE

1d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Put your skills to work where every day makes a difference. Join the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution as a Maintenance Specialist I. For more information call 402-335-5998. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations contact Megan Jones at [email protected]. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

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.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work an on-call rotation.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs with assistance.
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in the order: a medical exam and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled facility maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, flooring, drywall, electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting.
• Install, repair, and maintain locks, and security hardware throughout the facility.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and safety inspections to ensure a safe, secure, and functional environment.
• Supervise inmate maintenance porters while maintaining accountability of tools and work areas.
• Complete building alterations and repairs, including framing, concrete finishing, and flooring.
• Assist with seasonal duties such as lawn care and snow removal.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

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