Maintenance Specialist II - Central Office

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Maintenance Specialist II to perform skilled repairs across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry, while supervising inmate maintenance porters and participating in an on-call rotation. This role emphasizes safety, security, and reliable facility operations.

Applicants must have an associate degree or vocational training plus at least one year of related maintenance experience; advanced skills in locks and security hardware are valued.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or maintenance trade.
• One year of experience in building maintenance or a mechanical trade.
• Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled facility maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, HVAC, flooring, drywall, electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting.
• Install, repair, and maintain locks, and security hardware throughout the facility.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and safety inspections to ensure a safe, secure, and functional environment.
• Supervise inmate maintenance porters while maintaining accountability of tools and work areas.
• Complete building alterations and repairs, including framing, concrete finishing, and flooring.
• Assist with seasonal duties such as lawn care and snow removal.

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC

Electrical work

Plumbing

Locksmithing

Education

Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade

One year of experience in building maintenance or a mechanical trade

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.001

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028749 Maintenance Specialist II - Central Office (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Put your skills to work where every day makes a difference. Join the Central Office workforce as a Maintenance Specialist II. This role will perform specialized repairs such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general construction. Additional duties include supervising inmate maintenance porters and participating in an on-call rotation.

For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

Duties:

• Perform skilled facility maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, HVAC, flooring, drywall, electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, and painting.
• Install, repair, and maintain locks, and security hardware throughout the facility.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and safety inspections to ensure a safe, secure, and functional environment.
• Supervise inmate maintenance porters while maintaining accountability of tools and work areas.
• Complete building alterations and repairs, including framing, concrete finishing, and flooring.
• Assist with seasonal duties such as lawn care and snow removal.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade and one year of experience in building maintenance or a mechanical trade. Experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis; OR an associate degree or equivalent vocational education in HVAC and one year experience servicing/maintaining/repairing HVAC systems. Experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Other:

Must have valid driver’s license. Must be able to work an on-call rotation. Must be able to lift 50lbs with assistance. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in the order: 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.

Benefits

We 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#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The 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.