What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist I position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location
Grand Island, NE
Hiring Rate
$21.836
Job Posting
JR2025-00020259 Maintenance Specialist I (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-09-2025
Job Description
The Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join their team in Grand Island at the Law Enforcement Training Center. The Maintenance Specialist will work as a skilled building laborer or tradesperson in the performance of safety inspection/training work and/or intermediate-level facility maintenance activities. Work is typically labor intensive and requires general supervision in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry work, welding, masonry, building repair and maintenance, safety inspection/training or heating, cooling, and ventilation work.
Look at what we have to offer!
Job Duties: Work is typically labor intensive and requires general supervision in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry work, welding, masonry, building repair and maintenance, safety inspection/training or heating, cooling, and ventilation work. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.
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: Master plumber, carpenter, or electrician.
Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Candidate must pass a criminal background check to be considered for this position.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with some on call
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical. Ability to work in group and independently.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. 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.
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.
Hiring Agency
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location
Grand Island, NE
Hiring Rate
$21.836
Job Posting
JR2025-00020259 Maintenance Specialist I (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-09-2025
Job Description
The Department of Administrative Services is currently seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join their team in Grand Island at the Law Enforcement Training Center. The Maintenance Specialist will work as a skilled building laborer or tradesperson in the performance of safety inspection/training work and/or intermediate-level facility maintenance activities. Work is typically labor intensive and requires general supervision in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry work, welding, masonry, building repair and maintenance, safety inspection/training or heating, cooling, and ventilation work.
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
Job Duties: Work is typically labor intensive and requires general supervision in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry work, welding, masonry, building repair and maintenance, safety inspection/training or heating, cooling, and ventilation work. All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.
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: Master plumber, carpenter, or electrician.
Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required. Candidate must pass a criminal background check to be considered for this position.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with some on call
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical. Ability to work in group and independently.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. 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.
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.
Salary : $20,000