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Maintenance Specialist I - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511

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Job Title Maintenance Specialist I - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Agency Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location Lincoln, NE

Hourly Pay $21.36/hour PLUS $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Job Description The Nebraska State Penitentiary is seeking maintenance workers to perform daily and routine maintenance throughout our facility.

Duties

Maintain the physical plant with repairs and preventive maintenance.

Perform skilled carpentry work in major renovation and construction of buildings, structures, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, screens, furniture, and cabinets.

Schedule and perform specialized preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment, systems, and machinery to ensure necessary inspection, adjustment, and replacement of parts.

Supervise inmates working in the maintenance department.

Maintain accurate inventory of all stock and commonly used maintenance parts and tool logs.

Follow all policies and procedures relating to tool control and purchasing of tools, equipment, and parts.

Handle maintenance‑related purchases and statement reconciliation.

Minimum Qualifications Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, industrial engineering, HVAC, welding, or another building trade. Experience in building maintenance, a mechanical trade, or performing safety inspections, investigations, or training may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis as determined appropriate by the agency.

Other Requirements Applicants must pass a medical exam, a drug test at a randomly announced time, and successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, 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) eligible through the Federal government

Wide variety and availability of career advancement

Meaningful public service – service with a purpose!

Numerous training and development opportunities

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.

Additional Information Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career site. Instead, go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub – Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Government Administration

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