Maintenance Manager II - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska, Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, seeks a Maintenance Manager II to supervise the construction, maintenance, and restoration of facilities. Responsibilities include budgeting, evaluating equipment, and coordinating major projects with contractors.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent vocational training with supervisory experience in maintenance, and a valid driver’s license. State benefits and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in maintenance/construction trades.
• One year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade.
• Experience supervising the work of skilled maintenance staff, budgeting, and coordinating major construction/renovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages all operations involved in construction, maintenance, and restoration of buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities.
• Develops budget requirements and recommendations for ongoing operation and maintenance.
• Requests, evaluates, and awards bids; oversees private contractors and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Establishes preventative maintenance programs and periodic reporting to administrators.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Coordinating projects

Education

Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in maintenance/construction trades

Tools

Dude Solutions

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$36.722Job Posting:JR2026-00030100 Maintenance Manager II - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, \"Keep people safe.\"Information about NDCS can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail]:*Supervises and manages all operations involved in the construction, maintenance, and restoration of multiple buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities; establishes, implements, and enforces policies to ensure the effective management of operations and maintenance of facility.*Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors; administers personnel actions related to selection, discipline, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules, and assignments, administers personnel policies and procedures.*Develops budget requirements and recommendations for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility.*Determines the operational characteristics and performance standards required for new equipment and develops the specifications to ensure that the proper type and capacity will be procured.*Develops preliminary time, cost, and materials estimates for new installations, modifications, equipment, or contractual services to determine the most economical method of procurement; secures price quotations.*Requests, receives, evaluates, and awards formal bids for supplies, materials, and labor for specific projects; examines bids and proposals in detail; verifies conformance with specifications; interprets bids, determines the bid to be accepted, coordinates and oversees the work of private contractors.*Reviews the efficiency of plant operations to determine if changes need to be implemented by reviewing operational records and by direct observations of the equipment and systems in question.*Evaluates the feasibility of repairing or replacing equipment and systems to advise administrative superiors of options and alternatives.*Coordinates the development of an annual plan of work activity, including capital improvements, scope of activity, goals, and objectives; studies materials and resources required; formulates a final product.*Periodically reports to administrative superiors on work in progress, work completed, and/or the operational status of the facility; supervises record maintenance.*Establishes and maintains an effective preventative maintenance program for the facility.Requirements/QualificationsMinimum 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 : At least five years supervisory experience. Experience maintaining maintenance records. Experience or knowledge in the Dude Solutions work order process. Experience in developing preventative maintenance plans. Experience in MS Word and Excel.Other : Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.