Maintenance Specialist I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Beatrice NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.836

Job Posting:

JR2026- Maintenance Specialist I (Open)

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Job Description:

The Department of Administrative Services State Building Division is currently seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join their team and the Beatrice State Development Center. This position performs a variety of tasks including basic facility maintenance including skilled construction installation alteration fabrication maintenance and repair work in one or more building trades and/or equipment maintenance activities. The Specialist works individually or as a member of a work crew exercising a substantial degree of independence in planning and organizing their own work and performs related work as assigned.

Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 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
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:Maintain the facility with repairs and preventive maintenance. Perform carpentry work plumbing electrical HVAC groundskeeping and other skilled trades work. Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment systems and machinery to ensure necessary inspection adjustment and replacement of parts.. Maintain accurate inventory of all stock and commonly used maintenance parts. Completes duties as assigned with or without supervision. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification/Completion Diploma in one or more applicable Maintenance trade(s). Licensed in one or more applicable Maintenance Fields. Special License for EPA applications or refrigerant.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm including rotating on call work

Other: This position requires driving. As such the incumbent must provide a valid drivers license. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: The use of hand tools power tools and building maintenance equipment; basic office and computer skills including competency in the use of email building system applications; the operation and preservation of maintenance tools and equipment. Use of basic grounds keeping equipment.

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