MAINTENANCE REPAIR WORKER 2 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

State of Nevada (NV); Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks a Maintenance Repair Worker to perform semi-skilled building and mechanical trades—plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and equipment maintenance at state facilities in Sparks.

Under general supervision, duties include following maintenance schedules, documenting tasks, and inspecting facilities to identify needs. One year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. EO 2026-002 waives minimum qualifications until Dec 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in semi-skilled building/mechanical trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow and document preventive maintenance schedules.
• Willingness to perform routine and some manual labor in facilities and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Repair and maintain facilities, equipment, and vehicles as needed.
• Inspect facilities to identify maintenance and preventive maintenance needs and document results.
• Order and track materials and supplies used in repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Interior painting

Electrical repairs

Preventive maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Maintenance Repair Workers perform semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment. The maintenance repair duties include, but are not limited to: basic plumbing, carpentry, interior and exterior painting, minor electrical repairs, preventative maintenance, grounds maintenance, and vehicle maintenance in addition to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual data collecting and reporting.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

One year of experience performing semi-skilled work in the building and/or mechanical trades; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Follow a maintenance and preventive maintenance schedule; perform and document completion of maintenance and preventative maintenance; survey and inspect assigned facilities to identify maintenance and preventative maintenance needs.

Perform basic plumbing work such as cutting openings to gain access to or accommodate pipes; measure, cut, assemble, and join plastic and metal pipes and fittings; secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers; install and repair valves and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains; and open clogged drains to maintain, repair, and modify plumbing systems and fixtures.

Perform basic carpentry work; patch roofs, remove walls, frame, and fasten sheetrock to walls; install doors, building forms, and pour concrete; build shelves, repair furniture, replace damaged floor tiles, install and repair locks, make keys, and install windows and/or window coverings to maintain, repair, and modify facilities and fixtures. Perform basic interior and exterior painting work; tape, finish, and texture sheetrock; patch sheetrock and masonry surfaces; set up ladders and scaffolding, mask surfaces, and apply paint with brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment.

Perform basic electrical work such as measuring, cutting, and installing conduit using clamps, connectors, and other fittings as required; pull wiring through the conduit; cut and connect wires to install fixtures such as switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and power equipment; test circuits and components; maintain and repair parking lot lights by replacing defective fuses, bulbs, wires, photoelectric timers and transformers; adjust and clean electric controls; troubleshoot and install new parts in defective appliances.

Perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on pumps, valves, fans, and other mechanical equipment.

Perform basic equipment maintenance and repair work to maintain building and grounds equipment and vehicles in proper working order; tune and adjust equipment/vehicles, perform preventive maintenance, and replace worn or damaged parts such as rotors, plugs, and tires.

Perform basic welding and machining work such as shaping, joining, and installing ductwork; construct racks for storage; weld gates and fences; repair tools and equipment; and machine special purpose equipment. Order materials and supplies required for repairs and regular facility maintenance; maintain routine records related to work performed and supplies and materials used.

Monitor, service, and make basic repairs to boilers, oil and gas furnaces, and air conditioning systems such as cleaning boilers, testing water content, and adding water treatment; add refrigerant to air conditioning systems; and replace fuses, compressors, filter/dryers, air handler motors and thermostats to maintain systems in proper working order.

Perform related duties and manual labor as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the range of duties described in the series concept. Routine tasks are performed independently, but complex semi-skilled work is typically performed in conjunction with a journey level trades worker or Maintenance Repair Specialists. This is the journey level in the series. This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of:

the basic methods and practices used in the building and/or mechanical trades; applicable health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

perform a variety of semi-skilled work relevant to the position to which assigned in one or more of the major building or mechanical trades to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, welding, heating, refrigeration and air conditioning, or equipment mechanics; safely operate and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.