Maintenance Repair Worker II

City of Lincoln & Lancaster County; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a skilled Maintenance Repair Worker II to support parks, trails, and recreational facilities in Lincoln. This role involves carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, welding, and operating heavy equipment to keep outdoor spaces safe and functional for the community.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in maintenance, repair, and construction across carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical repair and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and build park facilities, trails, pools, and recreation areas.
• Perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding.
• Install and maintain playgrounds, shelters, fountains, and park amenities.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles for construction, maintenance, and snow removal.
• Inspect facilities, ensure safety, and provide excellent service to the community.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is an Internal opportunity open only to current City of Lincoln employees

The City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Repair Worker II to help keep our parks, trails, and recreational facilities in top condition for the community. This position performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks that support safe, attractive, and functional public spaces across Lincoln.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy working outdoors, and value making a visible difference in your community, this is a great opportunity to join our dedicated Parks & Recreation team.

What You'll Do

• Maintain, repair, and build park facilities, trails, pools, and recreation areas.
• Perform skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding.
• Install and maintain playgrounds, shelters, fountains, and park amenities.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles for construction, maintenance, and snow removal.
• Inspect facilities, ensure safety, and provide excellent service to the community.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Two years of experience in a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction activities in any one or more of the craft disciplines including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical repair and related disciplines

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver's License