Maintenance Repair Worker II

Salary: $24.98 - $32.00 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600312C
Department: Property Management
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
This position involves skilled technical work at the Journeyman level, with a strong emphasis on carpentry in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of County-owned buildings. Primary responsibilities include performing advanced carpentry tasks such as constructing, repairing, and upgrading built-in furniture, courtroom fixtures, judge's desks, counters, and other custom woodwork. The role also supports general building maintenance by assisting with grounds upkeep; operating and maintaining heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; performing minor plumbing repairs and fixture installations; and completing interior and exterior painting as needed. Work frequently involves remodels, upgrades, and precision carpentry projects that enhance the functionality and appearance of County facilities.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent with vocational/technical school level coursework or training in heating, air conditioning and ventilation repair or a related discipline including carpentry, plumbing, masonry or electrical repair plus two years of experience at the apprentice level in the same maintenance area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Hours: Full time; M - F; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. subject to change during emergencies.
We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $30,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

01


CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer.1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience.2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

• Acknowledge

02


I understand that this is a full time position working Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Acknowledge

03


Indicate if you have vocational/technical school level coursework or training in any of the following:

• Heating repair - training only
• Heating repair - coursework only
• Air conditioner repair - training only
• Air conditioner repair - coursework only
• Ventilation repair - training only
• Ventilation repair - coursework only
• Carpentry - training only
• Carpentry - coursework only
• Plumbing - training only
• Plumbing - coursework only
• Masonry - training only
• Masonry - coursework only
• Electrical repair - training only
• Electrical repair - coursework only
• Related field - training only
• Related field - coursework only
• None

04


Please list where you received this training and/or coursework.
05


Indicate if you have at least 2 years (full time) PAID WORK experience at the apprentice level performing general maintenance and repair activities in one or more of the following areas (check all applicable)

• Carpentry
• Masonry
• Plumbing
• Electrical repair
• Painting
• Mechanical repair
• Grounds maintenance
• Related craft (specify below)
• No experience

06


If you checked Related craft please specify related craft:
07


If you answered yes to the above question, please list employers where you acquired this experience.
08


Indicate if you have electrical (PAID WORK) experience as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all applicable)

• Light fixtures
• Switches
• Pumps
• Starters
• Motors
• Fuses
• Outlets
• No paid work experience

09


If you checked any of the above items in the above question, please list employers where you acquired this experience.
10


Indicate if you have carpentry (PAID WORK) experience as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all applicable)

• Buildings
• Floors
• Partitions
• Doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture
• Shelves
• Counters
• Tables
• Chairs
• Windows
• Drywall
• Painting
• Concrete
• No paid work experience

11


If you checked any of the above items in the above question, please list employers where you acquired this experience.
12


Indicate if you have plumbing (PAID WORK) experience as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all applicable)

• Drinking fountains
• Toilets/urinals
• Leaking faucets
• Unclogging sewers/drains
• Pipes
• Thermostats
• Valves
• No paid work experience

13


If you checked any of the above items in the above question, please list employers where you acquired this experience.
14


Indicate if you have PAID WORK experience maintaining lawn and grounds using the following (check all applicable)

• Mowers
• Trimmers
• Fertilizer application
• Snow removal equipment
• No paid work experience

15


If you checked any of the above items in the above question, please list employers where you acquired this experience.
16


Indicate if you have electrical (PERSONAL) experience as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all applicable)

• Light fixtures
• Switches
• Pumps
• Starters
• Motors
• Fuses
• Outlets
• No personal experience

17


Indicate if you have carpentry (PERSONAL) experience as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all applicable)

• Buildings
• Floors
• Partitions
• Doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture
• Shelves
• Counters
• Tables
• Chairs
• Windows
• Drywall
• Painting
• Concrete
• No personal experience

18


Indicate if you have plumbing (PERSONAL) experience as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all applicable)

• Drinking fountains
• Toilets/urinals
• Leaking faucets
• Unclogging sewers/drains
• Pipes
• HVAC
• Valves
• No personal experience

19


Indicate if you have PERSONAL experience maintaining lawn and grounds using the following (check all applicable)

• Mowers
• Trimmers
• Fertilizer application
• Snow removal equipment
• No personal experience

Required Question