Facility Maintenance Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.836

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015688 Facility Maintenance Specialist (Open)

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Job Description:

Do you enjoy doing something different everyday at work? Are you looking to make an impact on a one-of-a-kind historical building? Come work for the Office of the Capitol Commission for the State of Nebraska! Join a team that is responsible for the maintenance, restoration, and beauty of the Nebraska State Capitol building! Our team is seeking Facility Maintenance Specialist interested and experienced in the maintenance field to handle various responsibilities in the Capitol building.

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin 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 (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: Working in the mechanical and electrical shop, adjusting building controls, doing preventative maintenance for equipment as assigned, working with building occupants to resolve building issues, assisting other shops as needed and after hours on-call rotation. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Work hours:  Monday- Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

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: Electrical license, grade 6 water license, EPA universal refrigerant certified

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 is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Electrical and plumbing knowledge good troubleshooting abilities, knowledge of automated building control system, and fire alarm systems, knowledge of backup power systems and transfer switches knowledge of VRF systems, geo thermal, and steam systems and multi zone AHU units.

 

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.