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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.

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Emergency Manager

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"PREPARE FOR THE WORST, HOPE FOR THE BEST"

Mission Statement: To provide a prepared and capable emergency management program for Buffalo County through training, community education and preparedness by providing information and education to the general public, area emergency responders and volunteers.

Values Statement: Emergency Management is by function and by Emergency Manager Darrin Lewis

Emergency Manager Darrin Lewis

law a cooperative effort on the part of all levels of government and the private sector. At the local level, Emergency Management is concerned with the protection and education of the public from the hazards and risks that affect them. The credibility of the program resides in the credibility of the program advocate. The Emergency Manager should exemplify the utility of the emergency management program.

The job of the Emergency manager is defined by law. It does however, have a moral basis. The emergency manager must balance the duties authorized and required by law with the moral obligation of the public employee to do everything possible to protect and preserve the safety of citizens in the city and county.

Emergency Management expresses a strong commitment to provide interagency cooperation and coordination of activities relating to mitigation of, prevention of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and emergencies.

The Emergency Manager's office is located in the Law Enforcement Center, 2025 Avenue A in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska.

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