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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission Agency 33
Location:
Lincoln NE
Hiring Rate:
$22.956
Job Posting:
JRMaintenance Specialist II: Construction Heavy Equipment (Open)
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Job Description:
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 all while working on projects like constructing new facilities or repairing existing amenities.
We are looking to fill this permanent fulltime Maintenance Specialist II position with a person that is a skilled equipment operator and knows general construction practices. You will help lead 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.
JOB DUTIES:
Assisting and lead a wide variety of construction activities including but not limited to moving dirt to construct roadway and camping pads for new campgrounds.
Replacing or installing new concrete footing walls sidewalks or trails.
Operate machinery such as skid steers wheel loaders excavators backhoes forklifts dump trucks motor graders dozers semitractor trailers and other equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
Plan for and perform regular maintenance of equipment tools and machinery.
Reads and interprets blueprints layouts specifications and written instructions.
Confers with supervisor concerning construction alteration maintenance and repair projects.
Able to work adjusted hours due to work load adverse weather and emergencies.
Assisting/leading winter operations such as snow and ice removal.
What we can offer you:
Handson training in construction.
The opportunity to travel and work in beautiful State Recreation and Wildlife Management Areas across the state.
Comprehensive benefits package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associates 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 experience servicing/maintaining/repairing HVAC systems. Experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Legal Requirements: Not applicable.
Valid drivers license is required. A Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement License will be required within 90 days of hire. Associate degree or the equivalent of two years of vocational education in construction industrial engineering HVAC welding or other building trade. Experience in maintenance a mechanical trade or performing safety inspections investigations or training may be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis as determined appropriate by the agency. Overnight travel will be required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- General knowledge of building construction and/or maintenance practices.
- Ability to lead the work of others on construction projects and complete reports and required documentation.
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints to determine materials personnel and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
- Ability to safely maintain and operate equipment powered tools and hand tools necessary for the construction or repair work assigned.
- Skilled in the use of construction levels and lasers and how to layout earth moving projects including how to set grade for and figure percent of slope for drainage and ADA projects.
- Ability to perform manual labor work in adverse weather conditions tight spaces climb ladders conduct inspections and identify safety hazards.
- Knowledge of basic office and computer skills including the use of email.
- Ability to communicate effectively and understand and follow directions.
- Ability to work well alone as well as with others and communicate effectively with superiors and coworkers.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
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