Buffalo County Facilities OMP
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 5:00 pm on May 30th, or until the position is filled.
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