About the role
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Military - Agency 31
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Job Description:
Job Duties:
*Plans, assigns, reviews, inspects, and participates in various phases of preventative maintenance, repair, remodeling, installation, and construction work.
*Reviews and assigns maintenance work orders and inspects completed work.
*Oversees preventative maintenance functions to include developing maintenance schedules.
*Supervises and evaluates work of assigned maintenance employees; recommends personnel actions related to selection, discipline, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules, and assignments.
*Instructs assigned maintenance employees in the proper use/operation of tools and equipment and in safety practices.
*Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, layout designs, and specifications to determine supplies, material, and equipment needs for various remodeling and minor construction projects.
*Estimates time, cost, and material needed for completion of projects, and requisitions supplies, material, and equipment.
*Solicits and reviews bids and recommends the awarding of contracts for minor construction material, equipment, and services. Experience in handling a budget.
*Other duties as assigned.
Starting hourly pay rate is $25.047. Permanent hourly pay rate is $26.30 after a successful probationary period.
The agency intends to fill this vacant position no earlier than the end of March 2025.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade, one year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade, and experience monitoring, coordinating, leading, or supervising the work of maintenance staff and/or projects. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Other: Background check will be required. Must have a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, materials, and techniques of one or more building, mechanical, and utility trades/crafts; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades/crafts.
Skill in using various hand and power tools and operational equipment; communicating to others the technical requirements of assigned work.
Ability to estimate time, cost, and materials required to complete work orders and maintenance projects; requisition materials, supplies, and equipment for a job; read and interpret blueprints, sketches, layout designs, and specifications; organize, assign, guide, and inspect the work of others; train and evaluate maintenance workers.
o Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
o Thirteen paid holidays per year
o Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement, agency free parking and flexible work schedules, military leave
o 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
o Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more
o Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
o 156% state-matched retirement for state plans
o Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE
o A safe and secure environment with great teammates
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 classifications and at all levels witho
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