Maintenance Technician

State of Nebraska • Crawford, NE

376d • $16,157

About The Position

This is work as a semi-skilled building laborer or tradesperson in the performance of routine grounds maintenance, custodial/janitorial or housekeeping work, and facility maintenance activities. Work is typically labor intensive and requires general supervision in the areas of custodial/housekeeping work, uncomplicated building repair and maintenance, or grounds keeping work. Decision-making authority is to select tools or equipment and determine the organization and sequence of separate work tasks.

Requirements

• No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.
• Some positions in this class may require possession of specific certifications to apply pesticides or herbicides, e.g. EPA Commercial Applicator Certification for General and Ornamental Turf.
• This position requires travel. The incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds by seeding, fertilizing, applying pesticides, watering, aerating, mowing and trimming grass, mulching, weeding flower beds, trimming trees and shrubs using mowers, tractors, trucks, spreaders, skid steers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grinders, chain saws, shredders, clippers, and other equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain underground sprinkler systems.
• Moves, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture.
• Follows direction in mixing cleaning or chemical solutions.
• Salts, sands, and removes ice and snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas using hand tools and light to heavy snow removal equipment.
• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled building maintenance involving painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical and heating/ventilation work.
• Completes minor repairs and adjustments on a variety of building structures, equipment, and machinery.
• Informs immediate supervisor of equipment, fixtures or areas requiring further repair or replacement.
• Documents and prepares logs and maintenance records of time worked, equipment maintained or repaired, filters changed, or supplies used/needed.
• Utilizes computer to monitor, receive, schedule and document work performed, and record materials used.
• Provides technical oversight for more complicated tasks.
• Cleans and disinfects bathroom fixtures, furniture and floors using disinfectants or other chemicals.
• Washes walls, windows and ceilings using ladders, scaffolding or other equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, refinishes, waxes and polishes floor surfaces using mops, brooms, vacuums, industrial equipment, and polishers.
• Empties trash containers, replaces liners, and removes trash from buildings.
• Cleans public areas to ensure high standards of sanitation and safety are maintained.
• Removes and washes/launders soiled rags, mop heads and cleaning items as needed.
• Inventories, stocks, and monitors supplies.
• Refills and replaces items in receptacles as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support