Maintenance Specialist I
State of Nebraska

Description
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you looking for a career opportunity in an environment that prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency? If so, we've got the perfect job right here!

The Department of Administrative Services - State Building Division is looking for someone who would enjoy working with our fantastic crew to upkeep and maintain a State-owned facility in Lincoln, Nebraska as a Maintenance Specialist! This position performs a variety of tasks beyond 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. Take a look at our excellent benefits!

• Workplace flexibility
• 13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) 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 (PLSF) 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!

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm

Location: 301 Centennial Mall So. Nebraska State Office Building
Examples of Work
Skilled patching and painting work on interiors and exteriors of buildings. Performs skilled carpentry work by constructing, altering, maintaining, and repairing buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, walls, etc. Performs skilled plumbing work by installing, altering, maintaining, and repairing a variety of plumbing fixtures such as sinks, lavatories, toilets, etc.

Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, sterilization equipment, steam plant equipment and other feed lines, and waste or disposal lines; repairs fire protection sprinkler systems; adjusts and repairs steam pumps and regulators, water pumps and heaters, and air compressors; assists boiler operators in boiler plant. Performs skilled electrical work by installing, altering, maintaining, and repairing wiring systems, appliances, machinery, etc.

Installs, maintains, and repairs specialized electrical equipment such as refrigeration units, dishwashers, etc. Installs, maintains, oils, and cleans electrical motors and generators and does other electrical and limited mechanical work in repairing and replacing parts. Installs, replaces, repairs, and rebuilds locks, electronic/electrical locks. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Qualifications / Requirements
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.

OTHER: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: standard use, maintenance and safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light to heavy machinery; building and mechanical trade methods, practices and procedures; occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations; computer building control systems and software; plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems; fire codes and fire prevention regulations and procedures.

Skill in: the use of hand tools, power tools and building maintenance equipment; basic office and computer skills including competency in the use of email, procurement and building system applications; the operation and preservation of maintenance tools and equipment.

Ability to: communicate effectively, understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals; perform skilled maintenance work in a variety of building and mechanical trades; troubleshoot and identify problems, determine materials and equipment necessary to install, repair and adjust building structures, systems and fixtures; utilize and maintain hand tools, power tools and maintenance equipment safely; perform manual labor, work in tight spaces, climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground; conduct inspections, identify safety hazards and educate/train others in accident prevention and safety.