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Facilities General Maintenance Worker

Buffalo County Facilities currently has a position open for a general maintenance worker. Experience in building maintenance and/or commercial construction is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

General Purpose
Perform work involving general, electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC maintenance and repair of County buildings and grounds, which may also include, but is not limited to, the installation and maintenance of equipment and utilities, and some remodel/new construction. Applicants must complete a standard application, available at www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/EMPLOYMENT. Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

High school education or equivalent is preferred. Some advanced education and/or skills training is strongly preferred.

Thorough knowledge of methods, materials and techniques utilized in general building maintenance and/or general commercial construction is required.

Ability to safely operate some machinery is preferred, such as mowers, skidsteer, forklift, etc.

Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions, and ability to work efficiently and complete duties with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with supervisors, fellow employees and the general public while presenting a positive image for the County.

Applicants must be able to comply with all physical requirements as required by the position and must pass a background check.

Applicants must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's License and be eligible to be insured under the County's insurance policies.

Wages

This position is a non-exempt position.

Starting wage will be $17.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

Comprehensive benefit package including retirement.

Application submission
Please submit complete application, resume and cover letter to:

Buffalo County Board Administrator 1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848
facilities@buffalocounty.ne.gov

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

EOE/ AA/Veterans Preference
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About this Office

The County Assessor is an elected office with a 4-year term. To occupy the office one must pass a test and hold a valid Nebraska Assessor Certificate from the Property Tax Administrator. The assessor must meet all standards set forth by statute and regulations to maintain the certificate to include 16 hours of continuing education each year.

The Assessor is responsible for the valuation of approximately 25,000 parcels of real estate and 3,250 parcels of personal property. Approximately 1,200 homestead exemption applications and 250 permissive exemption applications are collected and processed. A response is made for many requests from the public or other offices for information, research or copies of public records each year.

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