Maintenance Specialist I

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

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding work in the major renovation and construction of building structures, including maintenance and repairs.
• Constructs, maintains, and repairs concrete and other foundations, as well as interior and exterior walls and ceilings.
• Installs, replaces, repairs, and rebuilds locks, electronic/electrical locks, security devices, and other hardware to ensure building and property security.
• Inspects and audits work areas and facilities for safety hazards.
• Performs skilled work in operating and maintaining building control systems.
• Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s 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 substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Background and motor vehicle check required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of standard use, maintenance, groundskeeping, safety practices for hand tools, power tools, and light to heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of fire codes and fire prevention regulations and procedures.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and building maintenance equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books, and equipment manuals.

Pay

Starting hourly pay rate is $22.327.

Benefits

• Stable employment and regular salary increases.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement.
• Agency-provided free parking and flexible work schedules, including military leave.
• 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from.
• Dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.
• Employee assistance program and employee discount program.
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings starting at 12 days each per year.
• 156% state-matched retirement for state plans.