Maintenance Specialist I

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Responsibilities

• This position performs a variety of tasks beyond basic facility maintenance including skilled construction, installation, altercation, 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 performed related work as assigned.
• Daily maintenance work orders, Preventative Work Orders, Groundskeeping and all other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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, building system applications; the operation and preservation of maintenance tools and equipment.

Preferred

• Certification/Completion Diploma in one or more applicable Maintenance trade(s).
• Licensed in one or more applicable Maintenance Fields.
• Special License for EPA applications or refrigerant.

Benefits

• Stable Employment Opportunity • Career Development and Learning • Tuition Reimbursement • 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution to the Retirement Plan • 13 Paid Holidays • Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits • Opportunity to be a part of a caring organization
• You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

Hiring Agency

Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $22.327 Job Posting: JR2026-00030168 Maintenance Specialist I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-12-2026 Job Description: Job Description Summary Looking for a great career with amazing benefits? The Department of Administrative Services State Building Division is currently seeking a Maintenance Specialist I to join their team at the Lincoln Regional Center.

Work hours

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm including rotating on-call work Other: This position requires driving.

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