Maintenance Manager I

State of Nebraska; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Accruals

Job summary

The Department of Administrative Services - State Building Division is seeking a Maintenance Manager I to lead the Beatrice State Development Center maintenance team. The incumbent will supervise 15 staff, coordinate with occupants on space usage, and oversee repairs and purchasing up to $1000.

Responsibilities include directing day-to-day operations, implementing preventive maintenance, and managing contracts with outside vendors to maintain facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade, one year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade, and experience supervising the work of skilled maintenance staff, in budgeting, and coordinating/managing major construction/renovation projects.
• Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience in the building maintenance trades, including one year of experience supervising others engaged in trades work.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, supervise the work of subordinate supervisors responsible for overseeing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Direct staff on repairs and purchasing parts and supplies up to $1000.
• Coordinate with building occupants on space usage and availability.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the BSDC campus and supervise maintenance staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Contract coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction/HVAC

3 years experience in building maintenance trades

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Beatrice, NE Hiring Rate: $30.260 Job Posting: JR2026-00030073 Maintenance Manager I (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-08-2026 Job Description: The Department of Administrative Services - State Building Division is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager I to lead their Maintenance team at the Beatrice State Development Center. This person is the local contact to our customer base and immediate supervisor of 15 individuals. They coordinate with building occupants on what areas are being used and the availability. Direct staff on repairs and purchasing parts and supplies up to $1000. They direct the day to day operations and any repairs at the BSDC Campus is Beatrice.

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

Under general direction, this position performs responsible supervisory, administrative, and managerial work in the operation and maintenance of a large state facility or multiple building complexes located at various sites. The incumbent will supervise the work of subordinate supervisors who are responsible for overseeing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks; performs related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade, one year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade, and experience supervising the work of skilled maintenance staff, in budgeting, and coordinating/managing major construction/renovation projects. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience in the building maintenance trades, including one year of experience supervising others engaged in trades work.

Other: This position requires driving. As such the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

Work Schedule

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

Find out more about the Department and State Building Division on our website: https://das.nebraska.gov/building/index.html

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill & Knowledge in: communicating with employees, contractors, and the general public; identifying problem areas, developing solutions, and coordinating corrective procedures; recognizing hazardous conditions and making necessary corrections; organizing a diverse group of people/work unit.

Ability to: formulate, implement, and enforce policies, rules, and regulations; establish and maintain long range maintenance and restoration programs; develop and monitor contracts for maintenance and repair to outside contractors; establish and maintain good landlord/tenant relations to building/facility tenants; plan, organize, and effectively supervise the work of staff with a variety of skill levels in the various building and mechanical trades; delegate the work to others to maintain an efficient workflow; coordinate various multi-trade functions including private contractors; recognizing hazardous conditions and making necessary corrections.

Benefits We offer

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!