Maintenance Repair Worker

• No Nevada state income tax.

Maintenance Repair Workers perform semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Three years of experience performing semi-skilled work in the relevant building and/or mechanical trades; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs basic maintenance and repair work across multiple trades to maintain, repair, and modify facilities, systems, and fixtures.

Duties include performing basic plumbing work such as installing and repairing valves and fixtures, and clearing clogged drains; basic carpentry work to maintain and modify facilities and fixtures, including installing and repairing locks, making keys, installing window blinds, and constructing special-use features or objects as needed; and basic interior painting, including taping, texturing, patching sheetrock and masonry surfaces, and setting up ladders and scaffolding.

The position also involves basic electrical work, such as installing replacement parts in defective equipment, replacing ballasts on 120-, 277-, and 480-volt fixtures, and adjusting and cleaning electronic controls. Incumbents perform basic equipment maintenance and repair, including tuning and adjusting equipment and vehicles, conducting preventive maintenance, and replacing worn or damaged parts.

Additional responsibilities include basic welding and machine work, such as shaping, joining, and installing ductwork; constructing storage racks; welding gates; and repairing tools and equipment.

The incumbent must be able to distinguish between colors and shades of colors, as work on complex electrical control systems requires accurate identification of wire color coding for safety purposes.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: safety hazards and safe working procedures; standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades as related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Ability to: set priorities which reflect the relative importance of agency needs; prepare written work orders, requisition supplies, and prepare specifications; read and understand repair orders, service manuals, building plans and building codes.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS…