Facility Maintenance Technician

Position

JR Facility Maintenance Technician (Open)

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Louisville, NE

$16.890

Applications no longer accepted on 06-30-2026

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Enjoy working hard and learning new skills? Join the team at Platte River State Park to help create a welcoming landscape for visitors to enjoy. As a Facility Maintenance Technician you will play a vital role in assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the park’s buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. Nebraska’s amazing wildlife, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation is waiting for you!

• Assign and direct the work of maintenance staff to ensure work progress and quality.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, and electrical work in the maintenance of cabins, park facilities and building structures.
• Maintain the park's major utility systems which includes a freshwater system and water tower, secondary electrical feeds, and wastewater treatment system.
• Assist with maintenance program for spray park.
• Maintain park roads and sidewalks; sand, remove ice and snow with plow or shovel as necessary.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance and repairs for equipment, systems, and machinery.
• Clean, maintain and repair all tools and equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks.

• Hands-on training and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Most of all a fun and flexible workplace!

Minimum Qualifications

No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.

Other
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Must be at least 18 years of age and have a driver’s license.

• Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in building trades, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to perform work in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades and determine the materials and equipment necessary to repair building structures, equipment, and fixtures.
• Lift and move objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Work with hazardous chemicals/compounds i.e., chlorine and various acids.
• Work in wet and dirty environments fixing water lines, sewer pumps, etc.
• Work in cramped spaces above and below ground level.
• Must be available to work any scheduled shift, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate park guests and operational needs, and be available to work during emergency situations.
• Ability to lead seasonal maintenance staff in performing similar duties.

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.