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