Licensed Facilities Engineer – Operations & Maintenance Lead

Douglas County (NE); Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County (NE) seeks a Licensed Engineer to oversee maintenance operations for county facilities. You will manage activities, supervise staff, and coordinate with managers and agencies to address building systems and compliance needs.

The role requires a 3rd Grade Engineer's license, a high school diploma, and several years of licensed engineer experience, plus MS Office proficiency and a valid driver’s license. Pre-employment checks and standard assessments apply.

Qualifications

• Third (3rd) Grade Engineer's license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of experience as Licensed Engineer required.
• Two (2) years of experience with MSOffice required.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Completion of pre-employment criminal records check and conditional offer drug screen and physical assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, direct, oversee and coordinate the operation and maintenance of County owned/leased facilities/properties.
• Supervise assigned staff monitoring workload.
• Interact with managers and directors and other agencies to identify building system operation and maintenance needs.
• Establish effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Maintain contract documents (e.g. Drawings, installations, manuals, specifications, repairs, installation, parts) of projects.
• Conduct facility walk-throughs to identify, review, and document facility needs for repairs and alterations.
• Monitor and utilize the Preventative Maintenance and Work Order System.
• Maintain the functionality of the facility by ensuring items are being completed, corrected and/or replaced.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service and delivery, methods, and procedures. Control boiler room and chiller plant operations ensuring efficient and effective operation.
• Assist with inspections (e.g. insurance carriers, fire marshal) of the physical plant.
• Perform supervisory functions (e.g. scheduling, payroll, training performance appraisals, personnel actions).
• Ensure resources (e.g. inventory, adequate spare parts and materials) to perform routine maintenance.
• Monitor hired contractors (e.g. inspect work, generate deficiencies).
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization and safety of shops and equipment rooms.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment technology and trends.
• Perform Licensed Engineer duties during emergencies and during training.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Third (3rd) Grade Engineer's license

Tools

MS Office

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Douglas County (NE) seeks a Licensed Engineer to oversee maintenance operations for county facilities. You will manage activities, supervise staff, and coordinate with managers and agencies to address building systems and compliance needs.

The role requires a 3rd Grade Engineer's license, a high school diploma, and several years of licensed engineer experience, plus MS Office proficiency and a valid driver’s license. Pre-employment checks and standard assessments apply.