Maintenance Lead (Open to University Staff Only)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance (no-cost)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Maintenance Lead to coordinate and guide campus facilities maintenance activities. The role includes directing daily work, providing technical guidance, and supporting project planning with safety and reliability in mind.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in facility maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor staff. The position requires weekend/on-call responsibilities and a valid driver's license on University business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining facility equipment and systems.
• 1+ year providing work direction or mentoring to others.
• Advanced maintenance operations, preventive maintenance, and facilities knowledge.
• Ability to interpret work orders, plans, and specs.
• Proficient with tools, equipment, and machinery used in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work activities, requests, schedules, and resources.
• Provide technical guidance and monitor work quality.
• Support project planning, scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and act as a liaison for general maintenance.
• Ensure safety requirements and standards are followed.
• Develop recommendations to improve reliability, safety, and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate work orders, estimates, and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate’s degree in electrical technology or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Maintenance Lead (Open to University Staff Only)

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

As a Maintenance Lead, you will:

• Coordinate, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily work activities, work orders, service requests, schedules, and resources to support timely and effective completion of work.
• Provide technical guidance and work direction to employees, monitor work quality and recurring concerns, and communicate significant issues and recommendations to leadership.
• Support project development, planning, coordination, and execution, confirm scope, schedule, and budget requirements, and ensure project changes and closeout documentation are completed.
• Coordinate work activities and schedules with various stakeholders and serve as a departmental liaison for general maintenance.
• Ensure work complies with applicable safety requirements, codes, manufacturer guidance, University and departmental standards, and established procedures.
• Evaluate recurring issues, facility and equipment conditions, preventive maintenance needs, and work practices and provide recommendations to improve reliability, consistency, safety, and service delivery.
• Generate required activity, outage, and work coordination notifications and maintain accurate work orders and operational documentation.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical instruction and feedback to staff and students, including reviewing completed work for quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform general, corrective, and preventive maintenance on campus facilities, equipment, building components, and related systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and assess facility and equipment conditions to identify maintenance needs, operational deficiencies, safety concerns, and appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare estimates for repairs, replacements, upgrades, and project work.
• Support leadership and contribute to departmental goals, standards, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to urgent requests and campus emergencies and participate in scheduled weekend and after hours on call rotations.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience, education, or a combination of both in facility maintenance, building systems, skilled trades, or comparable work.
• 2+ years of troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining facility equipment, building components, or related systems.
• 1+ years providing work direction, technical guidance, training, or mentoring to others.
• Advanced knowledge of general maintenance operations, preventive maintenance practices, repair methods, minor construction activities, and related facilities operations.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements, codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret work orders, estimates, plans, specifications, technical documentation, and related information.
• Proficient in the operation of applicable tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnosing, evaluating, and resolving technical or operational issues.
• Familiar with project planning principles, such as scope, schedule, budget, materials, and technical requirements.
• Skilled in providing technical guidance, training, mentoring, and verifying work performed by others.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate work orders, estimates, technical records, and related documentation using relevant software and electronic systems.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and work from ladders and/or aerial equipment.
• Available by cell phone to assist with campus emergencies and participate in regular weekend and after-hours on-call rotations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and eligible to drive on University business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electrical technology, industrial technology, facilities maintenance, construction technology, electronics technology, or other related field of study.
• Experience coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities across multiple facilities or building systems.
• Experience preparing estimates, material requirements, and scopes of work.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system to plan, track, and evaluate maintenance work.
• Proficient utilizing work order systems, work tracking, project coordination, and preparing documentation.
• Knowledge of University operational processes, budgeting practices, and/or institutional policies.

Pre‑Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre‑Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule: (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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