Maintenance Technician

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $16.892 Job Posting: JR2026-00030088 Maintenance Technician (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-07-2026 Job Description: Nebraska Game & Parks is seeking a physically driven and quality motivated individual to join our maintenance staff at our Lincoln Office. If you love working with your hands, and enjoy being physically active, then come work for the best agency in the state of Nebraska! As a Maintenance Technician you will get the opportunity to work alongside many of our agency’s’ dedicated employees and experience the great work life culture that Nebraska Game & Parks Commission has to offer. Pay Range: 16.892 - 24.901 Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. This position is an assistant to the maintenance supervisor and will be required to be “on call” when scheduled. The position is “non-exempt” which means it is overtime eligible. A Class “O” (operators) Driver’s License with a good driving record will be required for this position. The work is an entry-level to semi-skilled building maintenance laborer or tradesperson in the performance of apprentice-level facility maintenance activities, routine grounds maintenance, and custodial/janitorial or housekeeping work. Work is typically labor intensive and requires close-to general supervision in the areas of building maintenance and repair work. Positions at this level receive verbal instruction to properly accomplish or organize tasks. Decision-making authorities are limited to selection of tools or equipment and determining the organization and sequence of separate work tasks. Requirements/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are needed to perform the work assigned. Knowledge of: The standard use, maintenance and safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light equipment Building and mechanical trade methods, practices and procedures Occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations Grounds maintenance and horticultural practices Safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides Commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies and techniques Skilled in the use of: Hand tools, power tools and building maintenance equipment Basic office and computer equipment including the use of email and Excel forms Ability to: Communicate effectively Understand, and follow instructions Read, and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals Utilize and maintain hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely Climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground level Work in confined spaces Report for work in a reasonable amount of time during emergencies or when scheduled to be “On Call”. 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.