Maintenance Specialist

Job Posting: JR Maintenance Specialist I (Open)

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.836

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 01-25-2026

The Department of Administrative Services Building Division is seeking a Maintenance Specialist I to join their team! This position performs a variety of tasks beyond basic facility maintenance including skilled construction, installation, alteration, 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 performs related work as assigned.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% 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

Maintain the physical plant with repairs and preventive maintenance. Perform carpentry work, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, groundskeeping and other skilled trades work. Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment, systems, and machinery to ensure necessary inspection, adjustment, and replacement of parts. Maintain accurate inventory of all stock and commonly used maintenance parts. Completes duties as assigned with or without supervision.

All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

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.

• Certification/Completion Diploma in one or more applicable Maintenance trade(s).
• Licensed in one or more applicable Maintenance Fields.

Monday‑Friday 7:00am‑3:30pm, including rotating on call work.

This position requires driving. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license. Regular and reliable attendance required. The incumbent must be able to work unsupervised.

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. Use of basic grounds keeping equipment.

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