Maintenance Specialist I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.836

Job Posting:

JR2025-00019126 Maintenance Specialist I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-17-2025

Job Description:

The Department of Administrative Services Building Division is seeking a Maintenance Specialist I to join their team! 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.

 

Job Duties: Maintain the physical plant 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.

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

Other: This position requires driving. 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 internet Apps 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

 

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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 classifi