State of Nebraska

State government promoting agriculture

Maintenance Manager 2

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLincoln, NE, USA$36.72In-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or another maintenance/construction trade, plus one year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade and experience supervising skilled maintenance staff, budgeting, and coordinating or managing major construction or renovation projects. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
At least five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience maintaining maintenance records is preferred.
Experience or knowledge of the Dude Solutions work order process is preferred.
Experience developing preventative maintenance plans is preferred.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
A valid driver's license is required.
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam and a randomly announced drug test.
After reporting to the Staff Training Academy, the employee must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage operations involved in the construction, maintenance, and restoration of multiple buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities; establish, implement, and enforce policies for effective facility operations and maintenance.
Supervise and evaluate subordinate supervisors; administer personnel actions related to selection, discipline, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules, and assignments; administer personnel policies and procedures.
Develop budget requirements and recommendations for ongoing facility operation and maintenance.
Determine operational characteristics and performance standards for new equipment and develop procurement specifications for the appropriate type and capacity.
Develop preliminary time, cost, and materials estimates for installations, modifications, equipment, or contracted services; determine economical procurement methods and obtain price quotations.
Request, receive, evaluate, and award formal bids for supplies, materials, and labor; examine bids and proposals, verify conformance with specifications, determine which bid to accept, and coordinate and oversee private contractors' work.
Review plant operational records and directly observe equipment and systems to evaluate operating efficiency and identify needed changes.
Evaluate whether equipment and systems should be repaired or replaced and advise administrative superiors of options and alternatives.
Coordinate development of an annual work plan covering capital improvements, scope, goals, and objectives; assess required materials and resources and formulate the final plan.
Report periodically to administrative superiors on work in progress, completed work, and facility operational status; supervise record maintenance.
Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program for the facility.

Desired Qualifications

Experience maintaining maintenance records.
Experience or knowledge of the Dude Solutions work order process.
Experience developing preventative maintenance plans.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
At least five years of supervisory experience.

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.722

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030100 Maintenance Manager II - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)

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

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."

Information about NDCS can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

DUTIES:
*Supervises and manages all operations involved in the construction, maintenance, and restoration of multiple buildings, grounds, equipment, and utilities; establishes, implements, and enforces policies to ensure the effective management of operations and maintenance of facility.
*Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors; administers personnel actions related to selection, discipline, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules, and assignments, administers personnel policies and procedures.
*Develops budget requirements and recommendations for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility.
*Determines the operational characteristics and performance standards required for new equipment and develops the specifications to ensure that the proper type and capacity will be procured.
*Develops preliminary time, cost, and materials estimates for new installations, modifications, equipment, or contractual services to determine the most economical method of procurement; secures price quotations.
*Requests, receives, evaluates, and awards formal bids for supplies, materials, and labor for specific projects; examines bids and proposals in detail; verifies conformance with specifications; interprets bids, determines the bid to be accepted, coordinates and oversees the work of private contractors.
*Reviews the efficiency of plant operations to determine if changes need to be implemented by reviewing operational records and by direct observations of the equipment and systems in question.
*Evaluates the feasibility of repairing or replacing equipment and systems to advise administrative superiors of options and alternatives.
*Coordinates the development of an annual plan of work activity, including capital improvements, scope of activity, goals, and objectives; studies materials and resources required; formulates a final product.
*Periodically reports to administrative superiors on work in progress, work completed, and/or the operational status of the facility; supervises record maintenance.
*Establishes and maintains an effective preventative maintenance program for the facility.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade, one year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade, and experience supervising the work of skilled maintenance staff, in budgeting, and coordinating/managing major construction/renovation projects. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: At least five years supervisory experience. Experience maintaining maintenance records. Experience or knowledge in the Dude Solutions work order process. Experience in developing preventative maintenance plans. Experience in MS Word and Excel.

Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass 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.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

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.

About the Company

State of Nebraska

State government promoting agriculture

Nebraska is a U.S. state that provides government services to residents and supports the state’s economy, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The state operates through agencies and programs that manage public education, infrastructure, health, safety, land use, and economic development, aiming to keep communities safe, informed, and prosperous. Its programs work by collecting taxes and fees, creating laws and regulations, and delivering services via state agencies, local governments, and partnerships with farmers, businesses, and non-profits. Nebraska differentiates itself from other states through its large agricultural sector and open land, which shape policies and programs around farming, water management, rural development, and access to markets. The goal is to sustain a stable, productive environment for residents and to support agricultural leadership and economic growth across the state.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lincoln, NE
Founded: 1867

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