Maintenance Supervisor
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Grand Island, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.047

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012494 Maintenance Supervisor (Open)

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Job Description:
Under general supervision, provides direct supervision of a maintenance crew performing maintenance, repair, installation, remodeling, and construction in one or more of the building, equipment, and utility trades/crafts. Positions in this class plan, assign, review, inspect and may directly participate in the various phases of installation and maintenance. To be allocated to this classification, positions are expected to supervise at least two permanent FTE performing semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance or trades work. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Manager I class in that positions would not be responsible for the management and coordination of a maintenance program.

Examples of Work

• Plans, assigns, reviews, inspects, and participates in various phases of preventative maintenance, repair, remodeling, installation, and construction work.
• Reviews and assigns maintenance work orders and inspects completed work.
• Oversees preventative maintenance functions to include developing maintenance schedules, ensuring work is performed as scheduled, and entering and maintaining preventative maintenance data and reports.
• Supervises and evaluates work of assigned maintenance employees; recommends personnel actions related to selection, discipline, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules, and assignments.
• Instructs assigned maintenance employees in the proper use/operation of tools and equipment and in safety practices.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, layout designs, and specifications to determine supplies, material, and equipment needs for various remodeling and minor construction projects.
• Estimates time, cost, and material needed for completion of projects, and requisitions supplies, material, and equipment.
• Solicits and reviews bids and recommends the awarding of contracts for minor construction material, equipment, and services. Oversees and approves work of outside contractors.
• Oversees the responsibilities of Cemetery Administrative Specialists (CAS), ensures compliance with National Shrine Standards, and manages tasks related to eligibility, customer service, committal services, and headstone/marker management.
• Must become proficient in BOSS/MBMS, including case management, ordering headstones/markers, maintaining gravesite information, and running reports.

Please note this position will require out-of-state travel for training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: the practices, tools, equipment, materials, and techniques of one or more building, mechanical, and utility trades/crafts; the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades/crafts; agency preventative maintenance operations; agency personnel rules and regulations and applicable union contracts; supervisory techniques.

Skill in: using various hand and power tools and operational equipment; communicating to others the technical requirements of assigned work.

Ability to: estimate time, cost, and materials required to complete work orders and maintenance projects; requisition materials, supplies, and equipment for a job; read and interpret blueprints, sketches, layout designs, and specifications; organize, assign, guide, and inspect the work of others; train and evaluate maintenance workers; prepare plans and records for modeling and minor construction projects; review submitted bids; work in tight spaces and hazardous locations.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, HVAC, welding, or other maintenance/construction trade, one year of experience in skilled building maintenance or a mechanical trade, and experience monitoring, coordinating, leading, or supervising the work of maintenance staff and/or projects. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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