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This range is provided by State of Nebraska. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $20,000.00/yr - $20,000.00/yr
Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location: Lincoln, NE
Job Posting: JR2025-00021738 Maintenance Specialist I (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On:
Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and professional teammate to join our Behavioral Health Division as Maintenance Specialist I. In this vital role, you will help ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors at LRC—a 24-hour, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!
What We Offer
156% state-matched retirement contribution
13 paid holidays
Generous leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
79% employer-paid health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Hiring Rate
$21.836/hour
Plus $3.00/hour facility differential pay
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Occasional weekend shifts (approximately every 8 weeks)
Occasional 2nd and 3rd shift work required to complete fire safety drills
As an Environment Of Care Specialist, You Will
Reduce and control environmental hazards and risks to prevent accidents and injuries.
Maintain safe conditions for patients, staff, and visitors.
Conduct daily safety walkthroughs of assigned buildings and document findings.
Monitor and conduct audits to verify compliance and identify risks within the care environment.
Provide training related to identified gaps, risks, or regulatory requirements.
Conduct regulatory and accreditation drills and exercises, including documentation, evaluation, and follow-up corrective actions.
Review patient and staff incident and injury reports, enter data into tracking systems, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop agendas and facilitate Environment of Care subcommittee meetings.
Assist with the development and revision of policies and procedures related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Emergency Management.
Plan and deliver training to staff on applicable standards, regulations, and safety practices.
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, industrial engineering, HVAC, welding, or other building trade. Experience in building maintenance, a mechanical trade, or performing safety inspections, investigations or training may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis as determined appropriate by the agency. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Management Certification
Experience working in a healthcare setting
Certifications such as Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Knowledge of:
Building maintenance and environment of care safety practices
Occupational hazards and safety precautions in healthcare maintenance
Fire codes and fire prevention regulations
Experience performing safety inspections, investigations, and delivering safety training
Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and train others in accident prevention and safety
Other
Must be at least 19 years of age
Must possess a valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of:
Maintenance and safety practices and procedures
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Fire codes and fire prevention regulations
Skill in:
Basic office and computer applications, including email, procurement systems, and building system applications
Ability to:
Communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions
Read and comprehend blueprints, manuals, and reference materials
Perform skilled maintenance work across multiple building and mechanical trades
Troubleshoot issues and determine necessary materials and equipment
Perform physical tasks including manual labor, working in tight spaces, and climbing ladders or scaffolding
Conduct inspections, identify safety hazards, and educate/train others on accident prevention and safety
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Manufacturing and Production
Industries Manufacturing
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This range is provided by State of Nebraska. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $20,000.00/yr - $20,000.00/yr
Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location: Lincoln, NE
Job Posting: JR2025-00021738 Maintenance Specialist I (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On:
Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and professional teammate to join our Behavioral Health Division as Maintenance Specialist I. In this vital role, you will help ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors at LRC—a 24-hour, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply!
What We Offer
156% state-matched retirement contribution
13 paid holidays
Generous leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
79% employer-paid health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Hiring Rate
$21.836/hour
Plus $3.00/hour facility differential pay
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Occasional weekend shifts (approximately every 8 weeks)
Occasional 2nd and 3rd shift work required to complete fire safety drills
As an Environment Of Care Specialist, You Will
Reduce and control environmental hazards and risks to prevent accidents and injuries.
Maintain safe conditions for patients, staff, and visitors.
Conduct daily safety walkthroughs of assigned buildings and document findings.
Monitor and conduct audits to verify compliance and identify risks within the care environment.
Provide training related to identified gaps, risks, or regulatory requirements.
Conduct regulatory and accreditation drills and exercises, including documentation, evaluation, and follow-up corrective actions.
Review patient and staff incident and injury reports, enter data into tracking systems, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop agendas and facilitate Environment of Care subcommittee meetings.
Assist with the development and revision of policies and procedures related to Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Emergency Management.
Plan and deliver training to staff on applicable standards, regulations, and safety practices.
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or equivalent vocational education in construction, industrial engineering, HVAC, welding, or other building trade. Experience in building maintenance, a mechanical trade, or performing safety inspections, investigations or training may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis as determined appropriate by the agency. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Emergency Management Certification
Experience working in a healthcare setting
Certifications such as Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Knowledge of:
Building maintenance and environment of care safety practices
Occupational hazards and safety precautions in healthcare maintenance
Fire codes and fire prevention regulations
Experience performing safety inspections, investigations, and delivering safety training
Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and train others in accident prevention and safety
Other
Must be at least 19 years of age
Must possess a valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of:
Maintenance and safety practices and procedures
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Fire codes and fire prevention regulations
Skill in:
Basic office and computer applications, including email, procurement systems, and building system applications
Ability to:
Communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions
Read and comprehend blueprints, manuals, and reference materials
Perform skilled maintenance work across multiple building and mechanical trades
Troubleshoot issues and determine necessary materials and equipment
Perform physical tasks including manual labor, working in tight spaces, and climbing ladders or scaffolding
Conduct inspections, identify safety hazards, and educate/train others on accident prevention and safety
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Manufacturing and Production
Industries Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Nebraska by 2x
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