About The Position

Nebraska Game & Parks is seeking a physically driven and quality motivated individual to join our Operations and Construction crew. If you love working in the great outdoors and take pride in the work that that you do, then come work with our team to make our Nebraska Game and Parks better for everyone to enjoy. As a teammate you will get the opportunity to visit many of our beautiful State Recreation and Wildlife Management Areas. This Temporary full-time Maintenance Specialist position will range from semi- skilled to skilled construction worker. You will get to work alongside of and learn from our skilled craftsmen on projects that will consist of minor repair work, to large scale construction projects. Job duties will require physical manual labor with the use of both hand and power tools, along with the operation of light to heavy earth moving equipment.

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.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • General knowledge of building construction and/or maintenance practices.
  • Ability to safely maintain and operate equipment, powered tools, and hand tools necessary for the construction or repair work assigned, including skid loaders, back hoes, rubber tire loaders, trenchers, and other equipment and tools.
  • General knowledge in the use of construction levels and how to set grade for and figure percent of slope for drainage and ADA projects
  • Perform manual labor, work in adverse weather conditions, tight spaces, climb ladders, conduct inspections, and identify safety hazards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow directions.
  • Read and comprehend blueprints and determine materials and equipment necessary to complete projects.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in a wide variety of construction activities including but not limited to moving dirt to construct roadway and camping pads for new campgrounds.
  • Operate machinery, such as skid steers, wheel loaders, mini excavators, forklifts, and other equipment and tools in the performance of duties.
  • Replacing or installing new concrete sidewalks or trails.
  • Plan for and perform regular maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery.
  • Assisting winter operations such as snow and ice removal.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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