Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

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

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Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on May 30th, or until the position is filled.

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