Facility Maintenance Specialist

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$22.327
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030449 Facility Maintenance Specialist (Open)
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Job Description:
Do you enjoy doing something different everyday at work? Are you looking to make an impact on a one-of-a-kind historical building? Come work for the Office of the Capitol Commission for the State of Nebraska! Join a team that is responsible for the maintenance, restoration, and beauty of the Nebraska State Capitol building in city of Lincoln, Nebraska! Our team is seeking someone interested and experienced in the maintenance field to handle various responsibilities in the Capitol building from carpentry work, cabinetry work, masonry work and painting to repair work on floors, doors, windows, and more.

Why join us:
• 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

Job Duties:

- Carpentry work and building repair/maintenance of the Nebraska State Capitol building and grounds.
- Painting of interior and exterior building surfaces, signs, furniture, and equipment.
- Prepares surfaces for painting, mixes, and matches paints and stains, etc.
- Repairs, replaces, and installs windows, doors, and door-jams.
- Constructs, alters, maintains, and repairs floors, doors, screens, scaffolds, wood fixtures, furniture, cabinets, etc.
- Installs hardware hinges, handles, locks, clasps for doors, windows, and furniture, etc.
- Repair, construct, and apply wood trim for various assignments, build cabinets and joints, laminate countertops, and other various furniture features.
- Schedules and performs specialized preventative maintenance and repairs equipment, systems, and machinery within the carpentry shop (and other shops, if needed) to ensure that necessary inspection, adjustment, and replacement of parts is made prior to malfunctions or safety hazards occurring.
- Cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment, as needed.
- Be available for snow removal.
- Other duties as 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: 2- 5 years of experience in the cabinetry field and finish carpentry.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position. This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, demonstrate professionalism and possess a constant commitment to excellence. This position will require the successful candidate to be well organized and self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple tasks and take directives from several sources. Ability to safely and effectively operate and maintain various workshop tools, such as: saws, planers, jointers, shapers, sanders, molding machines, etc. Basic computer skills including competency in the use of email, procurement and building system applications, and the operation and maintenance of tools and equipment. Ability to perform skilled maintenance work, troubleshoot and identify problems, determine materials and equipment necessary for the work assigned, perform manual labor, work in tight spaced, climb ladders, etc. Ability to lift at least 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.

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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.