Maintenance Specialist I

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Administrative Services Building Division is seeking a Maintenance Specialist I to join their team! This position performs a variety of tasks beyond basic facility maintenance including skilled construction, installation, alteration, fabrication, maintenance, and repair work in one or more building trades and/or equipment maintenance activities. The Specialist works individually or as a member of a work crew, exercising a substantial degree of independence in planning and organizing their own work and performs related work 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.
Requires driving. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.
Regular and reliable attendance required.
Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools and building maintenance equipment.
Skill in basic office and computer skills including competency in the use of email, building system applications.
Skill in the operation and preservation of maintenance tools and equipment.
Use of basic grounds keeping equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification/Completion Diploma in one or more applicable Maintenance trade(s).
Licensed in one or more applicable Maintenance Fields.

Responsibilities

Maintain the physical plant with repairs and preventive maintenance.
Perform carpentry work, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, groundskeeping and other skilled trades work.
Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment, systems, and machinery to ensure necessary inspection, adjustment, and replacement of parts.
Maintain accurate inventory of all stock and commonly used maintenance parts.
Completes duties as assigned with or without supervision.
All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment