Outdoor Maintenance Tech (Temp) - Build & Repair Trails

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pay and benefits package

Job summary

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a physically driven Maintenance Technician for a full-time temporary role. You will assist with construction and maintenance projects, learn from skilled craftsmen, and travel to state recreation areas to improve facilities.

Work hours are 8am–4:30pm Monday–Friday, with potential adjustments when traveling. The position involves manual labor, use of hand and power tools, and operating light to heavy earth-moving equipment.

Qualifications

• No specific education, training, or experience required for entry to this class.
• General knowledge of building construction and maintenance practices.
• Ability to use hand and power tools related to construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Read and comprehend blueprints.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• General computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Remodeling and construction tasks on visitor cabins and facilities.
• Replacing or installing sidewalks, trails, and ADA camping pads.
• Moving dirt to improve drainage around cabins and campgrounds.

Skills

General construction knowledge

Hand and power tools usage

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Ability to follow directions

Work in adverse weather

General computer skills

Education

No specific education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Nebraska Game & Parks Commission in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a physically driven Maintenance Technician for a full-time temporary role. You will assist with construction and maintenance projects, learn from skilled craftsmen, and travel to state recreation areas to improve facilities.

Work hours are 8am–4:30pm Monday–Friday, with potential adjustments when traveling. The position involves manual labor, use of hand and power tools, and operating light to heavy earth-moving equipment.