Maintenance Technician

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

13d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission is hiring a physically active, quality-focused Maintenance Technician for its Lincoln office. The role assists the maintenance supervisor and performs apprentice-level facility maintenance, routine grounds maintenance, custodial, janitorial, and housekeeping work. Duties are labor-intensive and performed under close-to-general supervision, with verbal instructions on completing or organizing tasks. Decision-making is limited to selecting tools or equipment and arranging the sequence of work tasks. The position may be required to be on call when scheduled and is non-exempt, making it eligible for overtime. A Class O (operator) driver's license and a good driving record are required. The listed pay range is $16.892–$24.901 per hour; the rate may be set based on education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Requirements

No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.
Hold a Class O (operator) driver's license and have a good driving record.
Know standard use, maintenance, and safety practices for hand tools, power tools, and light equipment.
Know building and mechanical trade methods, practices, and procedures.
Know occupational hazards and safety precautions used in building maintenance operations.
Know grounds maintenance and horticultural practices.
Know the safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.
Know commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies, and techniques.
Be skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and building maintenance equipment.
Be able to use basic office and computer equipment, including email and Excel forms.
Communicate effectively and understand and follow instructions.
Read and comprehend blueprints, reference books, and equipment manuals.
Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
Be able to climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground level.
Be able to work in confined spaces.
Be able to report for work within a reasonable amount of time during emergencies or when scheduled to be on call.

Responsibilities

Assist the maintenance supervisor.
Perform apprentice-level facility maintenance and repair activities.
Perform routine grounds maintenance.
Perform custodial, janitorial, and housekeeping work.
Select appropriate tools or equipment and organize the sequence of work tasks.
Report for work within a reasonable amount of time during emergencies or when scheduled to be on call.