Maintenance Repair Specialist I

College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Vacation & sick leave

Tuition discounts at NSHE

Educational benefits

PERS retirement plan

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is seeking a Maintenance Repair Specialist I to support facility operations across its Las Vegas campuses. Under supervision you will manage routine maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and help develop budget estimates for facilities projects.

You will perform tasks in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and equipment maintenance, with travel between campuses and vendors as needed, while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience under supervision of journey-level tradespersons in two or more major building or mechanical trades.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in facility management, review contractor work for compliance.
• Develop maintenance policies and provide cost estimates for the facility budget.
• Complete work orders, projects, or verbal assignments with 85%+ success rate in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or mechanical tasks.
• Travel between campuses and to vendors as required.

Job description

Maintenance Repair Specialist I

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitmentmay close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soonas possible.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Function as the sole assistant to the supervisor in the area of facility management by participating in project planning; reviewing work completed by contractors for compliance with plans and specifications; developing maintenance policies and procedures for the facility; providing information regarding facility needs and estimated costs for inclusion in the facility budget; and may supervise lower level staff by providing training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating performance.
• Successfully complete work orders, projects, or verbal assignments (measured by lack of callbacks or repeat work orders and/or supervisor inspection or supervisor review) with an 85% or better success rate in two or more of the following: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, equipment mechanical and notifying your Supervisor or Lead when you need assistance or are unqualified to complete the task 100% of the time.
• Ensure familiarity with proper equipment operating procedures and safety precautions. Report damaged or missing equipment to supervisor immediately. Lockout/tag out as needed.
• Travel not only between campuses and satellites, but also to vendors as required.

• Work within NRS NAC, Board of Regents, and College policies and procedures. If you find an error or have a concern immediately report it to your supervisor.
• Perform all tasks necessary to accomplish the day-to-day operations.
• Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed per schedule.
• Assist in the daily maintenance of equipment to ensure a safe work environment.
• Provide work order status updates daily in TMA. Take and pass all safety training and other assigned training courses in the allotted time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Weekly Schedule

Monday - Friday 7am to 3:30pm.

Must be able to travel between campuses.

Starting Salary

Grade 30, CBA A, E, F Step 1: $54,810.00

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Benefits

• 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan)
• vacation & sick leave benefits
• 12 paid holidays
• educational benefits
• health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal)
• Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities
• statewide employee purchase programs

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Employment Eligibility and Diversity

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

Posting Close Date

10/16/2026

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

About Us

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.