General Purpose
Perform work involving cleaning and maintaining County buildings and grounds in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. 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.
· Thorough knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures.
· Ability to safely operate and care for cleaning equipment and tools.
· Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
· 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 between $13.00-$18.00 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

OR

You can email a complete application, resume, and cover letter to facilities@buffalocounty.ne.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

EOE/AA/Veterans Preference.

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.

EOE/AA/Veterans Preferenc

General Purpose:

Operate, light, medium, heavy equipment, road maintenance and manual labor

Full Job Description

Applicants must complete a standard application available at www.buffalocounty.ne.gov/employment.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of equivalent education and/or work experience may be considered if substantially related to the detailed job requirements of the this position
At least one year experience as a laborer, in driving dump or similar trucks, light equipment in maintenance and construction or similar work
Appropriate trade school training is desirable
Must possess a valid State of Nebraska Driver’s License

Wages: $20.50/hour

Application Submission:
Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

This position is open until filled.

General Purpose:
Operate tractor/mower and wood chipper to cut and remove brush from road right-a-ways and bridges on uneven or rough terrain

Applicants must complete a standard application available at buffalocounty.ne.gov/employment.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a background check

Wages: $15.00

Application Submission:

Please submit complete application to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

First review of applications will be May 10, 2023.  Position will remain open until filled. 

Buffalo County is EOE/AA/Veteran Preference.

Full Job Description

Truck Driver/Maintenance Worker II (CDL Required) Kearney Area

General Purpose:

Operate, light, medium, heavy equipment, road maintenance and manual labor

Applicants must complete a Standard Buffalo County Job Application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of equivalent education and/or work experience may be considered if substantially related to the detailed job requirements of the this position.
• At least one year experience as a laborer, in driving dump or similar trucks, light equipment in maintenance and construction or similar work.
• Appropriate trade school training is desirable.
• Must possess a valid State of Nebraska Driver’s License
• Commercial Driver’s License with Class A Endorsement is required.
  

Wages: $21.00/hour

Application Submission:

Please submit complete application, resume, and cover letter to:
Buffalo County Board Administrator
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE  68848
lmartin@buffalocounty.ne.gov

This position is open until filled.  First review of applications will occur on May 2, 2022. 

Full Job Description