Maintenance Specialist I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Military - Agency 31

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$22.327

Job Posting:
JR2026-00030458 Maintenance Specialist I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-20-2026

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

Job Duties:


Performs skilled painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding work in the major renovation and construction of building structures to construction, maintaining and repairs.

Constructs, maintains, and repairs concrete and other foundations, interior and exterior walls and ceilings from construction to repairs.

Installs, replaces, repairs, and rebuilds locks, electronic electrical locks, security devices, and other hardware to ensure the security of state buildings and property.

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.

Read and interprets blueprints, layouts, specifications and written instructions.

Other duties as assigned.

Starting hourly pay rate is $22.327.

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.

Other: Background/motor vehicle check will be required. Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of standard use of maintenance, groundskeeping, safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light to heavy machinery, 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, understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals.

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

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