Maintenance Repair Worker II

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Job Title:

Maintenance Repair Worker II

This is a skilled classification level to perform general maintenance, repair, and construction activities in buildings, facilities and grounds in any one or more of the following areas: automotive, carpentry, grounds, HVAC, painting, plumbing or related disciplines. Work requires some independent judgment and decision making skills in routine matters to determine proper work methods, time, and materials required for each project.

Work requires initiative, the ability to self‑direct work, and problem solve. Work requires the ability to inspect and diagnose the general nature of problems. Work may also include general custodial tasks and may require the use of specialized equipment. Work must be performed in accordance with all applicable building codes, departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. Work environments will consist of indoor, outdoor, independent work, or as a part of a team.

General supervision and oversight is provided to employees in this classification.

• Pick up trash and debris around campus daily.
• Skilled maintenance of grounds equipment, including diagnostic trouble shooting, ordering parts, repairs, and electronic record keeping.
• Skilled operation of grounds maintenance equipment, including zero turn mowers, utility vehicles, utility work machines, and tractors.
• Perform skilled field painting operations, including knowledge of field layouts, and field painter operation, service, and cleanup.
• Perform skilled turf maintenance operations, including mowing, trimming, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, irrigation system repairs, and applying pesticides.
• Perform skilled landscape maintenance, including bed construction, growing plants in the greenhouse, planting, and shrub trimming.
• Perform skilled arboriculture operations, including tree planting, pruning, and removals.
• Perform skilled snow removal and deicing operations using blades, buckets, blowers, and sanders. Report areas of safety concerns during snow removal and deicing operations.
• Perform skilled sidewalk and street repair operations, including flatwork concrete, patching, and crack tarring.
• Maintain work environments in a clean and safe manner according to department policy and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the public, staff, and students.
• Support graduation ceremonies and other special events, including setup and teardown.
• Perform snow removal and deicing operations at non-routine times, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license; be able to operate a computer and small equipment; graduation from High School or equivalent; and, a minimum of two years previous experience in maintenance, repair or construction activities in an area of automotive, carpentry, electrical, energy operations, grounds, HVAC, painting, plumbing or related discipline. Employee must be able to work in extreme hot and cold conditions, bend, crouch, climb ladders, and assist in safe lifting in excess of 75 pounds.

Employee must be able to work in extreme hot and cold conditions, bend, crouch, climb ladders, and assist in safe lifting in excess of 75 pounds.

• Acquire and maintain Pesticide Certification (Category 4, Turf and Ornamental)

• Criminal Background Check
• Drivers License and DMV check

Salary Information Competitive, commensurate, with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual starting salary is $37,858. If start date is on or after July 1, 2026, annual starting salary is $38,804.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the compliance coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.