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Buffalo County
  • 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 the position is filled.

    EOE/ AA/Veterans Preference
  • Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Opening
    Buffalo County has an opening for a candidate, who is appointed by the Board of Commissioners, to serve on the Buffalo County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Buffalo County Board of Adjustment for a three (3) year term. If interested, please complete The Application for Appointment.

    Application for Appointment
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Early Voting Ballot Info
Early Voting Ballot Information

Who may apply for an early voting ballot?Checklist

Anyone who is registered to vote.

Is it possible to request an early voting ballot and register to vote by mail at the same time?

Yes, as long as this is done by the registration deadline of the 3rd Friday preceding the election.

How do I apply for and vote an early voting ballot?

An Early Voting Request Form is included in this section.  Early voting options are voting in person at the election office which starts 30 days before any election date, have the ballot mailed to you or have an agent pickup your ballot from the Election Commissioner’s Office.  Print, complete the form and either mail, email (ballots@buffalocounty.ne.gov) or fax (308-236-1868) the form back to the Election Commissioner’s Office.  However,  early voting ballots may not be voted at the Election Commissioner’s Office on Election day, you must go to your designated polling place on Election Day to vote.

2024 Early Voting Ballot Application (English)

2024 Early Voting Ballot Application (Spanish)

An Overseas/Military FPCA Request Form is available as well.

May I have someone get an early voting ballot for me?

Any registered voter may request an early voting ballot by appointing an agent to personally pick up an early voting ballot for such registered voter from the office of the Election Commissioner. The registered voter or his or her agent shall sign the request. A candidate for office at such election and any person serving on a campaign committee for such a candidate shall not act as an agent for any registered voter requesting a ballot unless such person is a member of the registered voter's family.


Early Voting Ballot deadlines

The Election Office may accept applications 120 days before an election.

Registrants may vote an early voting ballot in the election office 30 days prior to a statewide election and 15 days before special elections.

Two Friday's before the Election is the last day for the Election Office to receive early voting requests to be mailed to a specific address. (32-941)

Agents have until 7:00 p.m. election day to pick up an early voting ballot.

All early voting ballots must be received by the Election Commissioner by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
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