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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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Facts
Facts about Buffalo County

Land Area:  968 square miles
Population (2010): 46,102
Persons per square mile (2010): 47.6
County Seat: Kearney
Towns and Population (2010):
  • Amherst, 248
  • Elm Creek, 901
  • Gibbon, 1,833
  • Kearney, 30,787
  • Miller, 136
  • Odessa, 130
  • Pleasanton, 341
  • Poole, 19
  • Ravenna, 1,360
  • Riverdale, 182
  • Shelton, 1,059
Public School Districts:
  • Amherst Public Schools, Amherst
  • Center Public School, Kearney
  • District 65 - Buffalo County, Ravenna
  • Elm Creek Public Schools, Elm Creek
  • Gibbon Public Schools, Gibbon
  • Kearney Public Schools, Kearney
  • Odessa Public School, Odessa
  • Pleasant Hill Public School, Kearney
  • Pleasanton Public Schools, Pleasanton
  • Ravenna Public Schools, Ravenna
  • School District 7, Kearney
  • Shelton Public Schools, Shelton
State-Supported School: Kearney West High School, Kearney

Private Schools:
Post-Secondary Schools:
More resources:
  • United States Census Bureau County Quick Facts for Buffalo County
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