Maintenance Specialist II

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

7d•$23

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a skilled, highly motivated person to perform building intermediate-level facility maintenance activities. This position will focus primarily on HVAC and Environmental Controls, programming, commissioning, maintenance, and repair. You will be joining a professional building maintenance team located in the headquarters of NDOT. We reward our employees’ hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • State-matched retirement contribution of 156% • 13 paid holidays • Generous leave accruals that begin immediately • Military leave • Tuition reimbursement program • Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • 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 • Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship • Employee Assistance Program • Fun, inviting teammates

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade, and one year of experience in building maintenance or a mechanical trade. Experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
OR An Associate degree or equivalent vocational education in HVAC, and one year of experience servicing/maintaining/repairing HVAC systems. Experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Extensive knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of large HVAC systems in office buildings.
Knowledge of all construction trades.
Understand Facilities Maintenance practices, tools, equipment, materials, and procedures.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance.
Ability to assist the Manager with project estimates, submit material lists, track costs, order materials, schedule deliveries, and maintain records.

Nice To Haves

Experience in operating METASYS building automation system.
Knowledge of Occupational and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades.
Experience in any Building Automation Software and Hardware.
Experience in programming, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC components in commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, independently performs highly skilled and complex diagnostics of building automation systems (METASYS).
Perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of HVAC equipment, including filter replacement, bearing lubrication, and belt replacement.
Maintain equipment and parts inventory to ensure equipment remains functional as much as possible with minimal downtime.
Coordinate the maintenance of emergency generators, underground fuel tanks, and associated records.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
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
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun, inviting teammates
comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities