MAINTENANCE REPAIR WORKER 4 - RENO

State of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Public Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

State of Nevada seeks a Maintenance Repair Worker to perform semi-skilled work across building trades to repair, construct, and maintain facilities and equipment. Responsibilities include plumbing, carpentry, electrical tasks, painting, and basic welding.

The role requires the ability to work under general supervision and ensure safety in color coding for electrical systems. The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment tuning, and occasional construction of storage racks, gates, and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience performing semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades.
• One year of experience as Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and repair work across multiple trades to maintain, repair, and modify facilities, systems, and fixtures.
• Carry out basic plumbing work: installing and repairing valves and fixtures, clearing clogged drains.
• Do basic carpentry: installing/repairing locks, making keys, installing blinds, and constructing welcome features or objects.
• Handle basic interior painting: taping, texturing, patching, and scaffold setup.
• Perform basic electrical work: replacing parts, ballasts, cleaning/adjusting electronic controls.
• Maintain and repair equipment: tuning, preventive maintenance, replace worn parts.
• Engage in basic welding and machine work: shaping, joining, and installing ductwork; welding gates and racks.

Skills

Semi-skilled trades experience

Education

Experience/education equivalence

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

Maintenance Repair Workers perform semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Three years of experience performing semi-skilled work in the relevant building and/or mechanical trades; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs basic maintenance and repair work across multiple trades to maintain, repair, and modify facilities, systems, and fixtures.

Duties include performing basic plumbing work such as installing and repairing valves and fixtures, and clearing clogged drains; basic carpentry work to maintain and modify facilities and fixtures, including installing and repairing locks, making keys, installing window blinds, and constructing special-use features or objects as needed; and basic interior painting, including taping, texturing, patching sheetrock and masonry surfaces, and setting up ladders and scaffolding.

The position also involves basic electrical work, such as installing replacement parts in defective equipment, replacing ballasts on 120-, 277-, and 480-volt fixtures, and adjusting and cleaning electronic controls. Incumbents perform basic equipment maintenance and repair, including tuning and adjusting equipment and vehicles, conducting preventive maintenance, and replacing worn or damaged parts.

Additional responsibilities include basic welding and machine work, such as shaping, joining, and installing ductwork; constructing storage racks; welding gates; and repairing tools and equipment.

The incumbent must be able to distinguish between colors and shades of colors, as work on complex electrical control systems requires accurate identification of wire color coding for safety purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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.

Working knowledge of: safety hazards and safe working procedures; standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades as related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

• set priorities which reflect the relative importance of agency needs
• prepare written work orders, requisition supplies, and prepare specifications
• read and understand repair orders, service manuals, building plans and building codes

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255