Maintenance Specialist II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Military - Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.473

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018880 Maintenance Specialist II (Open)

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

08-28-2025

Job Description:

Location: Civil Engineering, 2445 West Furnas Ave, Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

As a lead worker, schedules, assigns, coordinates, and guides the assignments of other maintenance workers in accordance with established workflow requirements. Reviews and reports on work performance of assigned workers.

Confers with agency personnel and supervisors to discuss project timelines and impact on worker productivity, equipment, or availability.

Oversees and performs skilled painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or welding work in the major renovation and construction of building structures.

Installs, operates, and maintains building control systems including pneumatic, electric, electronic, and computerized controls and systems.

Monitors, tests, and calibrates heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Alters, fabricates, or installs building systems including air ducts, air handling equipment, volume dampers, fire/smoke dampers, diffusers, fume hoods, environmental controls, VAV and CAV boxes, and related air distribution equipment. Lubricates motors and checks for worn belts, noisy bearings, clogged air lines and refrigerant leaks.

Documents and prepares logs and maintenance records of time worked, equipment maintained or repaired, filters changed, or supplies used/needed.

Performs start-ups, monitors daily operations, and tests refrigeration equipment operations.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Starting hourly pay rate is $23.473.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade and one year of experience in building maintenance or a mechanical trade. Experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis.

OR an Associate degree or equivalent vocational education in HVAC and one year experience servicing/maintaining/repairing HVAC systems. Experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Other: Background/motor vehicle request checks will be required prior to hire. Must have a valid driver's license.

 

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.

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.

Ability to communicate effectively, understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals; prioritize and multi-task.

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

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