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City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Maintenance Repair Worker I (City)

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$39,370 / year median in Nebraska

+7% projected growth

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Maintenance Repair Worker I (City) Salary $23.39 - $28.29 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600430 Department Lincoln City Libraries Division Building and Grounds Opening Date 08/11/2026 Closing Date 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Lincoln City Libraries currently has a full-time (40 hours per week) Maintenance Repair Worker position available. This is entry-level, semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, construction, and landscaping of Library buildings and facilities. Work is inspected in progress and upon completion in order to ensure conformance with specifications, policies, and procedures. As a Maintenance Repair Worker, you will perform oversight, instruction, and coordination with contractors including custodial staff and contracted skilled laborers (plumbers, electricians, etc). This position is eligible for insurance benefits, Holiday Pay, and will accrue Vacation and Sick Leave. This position is eligible for the retirement plan after completing six months of employment. 40 hours of work per week will be scheduled between the hours of 8AM and 8PM Monday through Sunday, with 2 consecutive days off. This position includes the possibility of compensated pre-scheduled on-call time as needed. This position necessitates traveling between all library branches to complete maintenance and repairs, including unscheduled emergency repair and cleanup. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent plus six months of experience in a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction activities in any one or more of the craft disciplines including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical repair, landscaping and related disciplines; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
DESIRED:
Landscaping Experience Necessary Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the City's insurance carrier. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not currently possess all of the desired/preferential skills, knowledge, and experience listed in the Classification Document ( https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/hr/class-and-comp/city-classes/ps4114.pdf (Download PDF reader) ). The successful candidate must be able to perform all required job duties and responsibilities, subject to the requirements of The Americans with Disabilities Act. Lincoln City Libraries is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and is a department of the City of Lincoln. The service area includes the entirety of Lancaster County. For more information on Lincoln City Libraries, please visit https://lincolnlibraries.org/ For more information on the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, please visit https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/ For more information on Lancaster County, Nebraska, please visit https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/ We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $71,000 of Life Insurance $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.
Optional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION
COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit. 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit. 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. Acknowledge 02 I understand that this is a full-time position working 40 hours/week with the possibility of work assigned at all branches and/or properties of Lincoln City Libraries. Acknowledge 03 I understand scheduled work hours will vary and will include days, evenings, and weekends. Scheduled work hours could be during any of the following times: 8 AM-8:05 PM Monday-Sunday with the possibility of some on-call scheduling. Acknowledge 04 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED Yes No 05 Indicate if you have at least 6 months of
PAID WORK
experience performing general maintenance and repair activities in one or more of the following areas (mark all that apply): Carpentry Plumbing Painting Electrical Repair Landscaping HVAC Flooring Drywall Related Craft 06 Specify related craft, it not applicable type "N/A" 07 If yes, please list employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties. 08 Indicate if you have training, experience, and/or vocational/technical school coursework in the following (check all applicable): Heating repair Air conditioner repair Ventilation repair Carpentry Plumbing Painting Electrical repair Lawn maintenance Flooring Drywall 09 Please list where you received this training, experience, and/ or coursework. 10 Indicate if you have electrical experience (PAID WORK) as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all that apply). Light fixtures Switches Pumps Starters Motors Fuses Outlets No paid work experience 11 For question 10 please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 12 Indicate if you have electrical experience (PERSONAL) as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all that apply). Light fixtures Switches Pumps Starters Motors Fuses Outlets No personal experience 13 Indicate if you have carpentry experience (PAID WORK) as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all that apply) Buildings Floors Partitions Doors Cabinets Furniture Shelves Counters Tables Chairs Windows Drywall No Paid Work Experience 14 For question 13 please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 15 Indicate if you have carpentry experience (PERSONAL) as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all that apply) Buildings Floors Partitions Doors Cabinets Furniture Shelves Counters Tables Chairs Windows Drywall No Personal Experience 16 Indicate if you have plumbing experience (PAID WORK) as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all that apply) Drinking fountains Toilets Leaking faucets Unclogging sewers/drains Pipes Thermostats Valves No paid work experience 17 For question 16 please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 18 Indicate if you have plumbing experience (PERSONAL) as it relates to the maintenance and repair of the following (check all that apply) Drinking fountains Toilets Leaking faucets Unclogging sewers/drains Pipes Thermostats Valves No personal experience 19 Indicate if you have experience (PAID WORK) maintaining lawn and grounds using the following (check all that apply) Mowers Trimmers Power Washers Snow Removal Equipment No paid work experience 20 For question 19 please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 21 Indicate if you have experience (PERSONAL) maintaining lawn and grounds using the following (check all that apply) Mowers Trimmers Power Washers Snow Removal Equipment No personal experience 22 As a condition of employment for this position, you must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 23 For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. 24 I understand that applicants for City of Lincoln positions will have their driving records checked through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the City's automobile insurance policy. Acknowledge Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm