Maintenance Repair Worker I

Maintenance Repair Worker I

Salary

$23.39 - $28.29 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600524-2

Department

Parks and Recreation Department

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Posting Information

Lincoln Parks and Recreation is hiring a Maintenance Repair Worker I for Air Park Community Center and Williams Branch Library. This is a hands-on role focused on keeping our facility and grounds in excellent condition so the community experiences a space that is clean, safe, and welcoming. We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable individual with experience in custodial work, general building repair, groundskeeping, and basic HVAC knowledge. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, planning work efficiently, communicating clearly, and contributing to a positive team culture where everyone supports one another.

What Youll Do

This position plays a key part in the daily functioning and appearance of Air Park Community Center and Williams Branch Library. The Maintenance Repair Worker will:

• Inspect facility spaces and building systems.
• Complete minor repairs.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor cleanliness.
• Keep equipment and landscaping in good working condition.
• Perform routine custodial care, floor maintenance, and trash removal.
• Provide grounds upkeep such as mowing, trimming, weeding, and clearing walkways.
• Perform basic HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance.
• Maintain safety standards, keep equipment in good working condition, and use tools and equipment responsibly.
• Organize supplies.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure the building is ready for programs, rentals, and community use.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seasonal adjustments of the schedule may be required.

Why Join Us

Joining our team means becoming part of a group that genuinely values teamwork, communication, reliability, and respect. As a Maintenance Repair Worker I, you'll directly shape how the community experiences this space - your work becomes the foundation for safe play, memorable events, and daily connections among neighbors. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your trade skills, gain relevant certifications, and work in an environment where proactive problem-solving and initiative are appreciated. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in creating spaces that look great and function well, and want to be part of a supportive Parks and Recreation team, this role is a fantastic fit.

We Are Welcoming

We serve a vibrant and varied community, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings. We are committed to finding the best candidate for the role. That person may come from a background that has not always been well represented in our field. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-matched retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Six months of experience in a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction activities in any one or more of the craft disciplines including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical repair and related disciplines

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Drivers License

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 will 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.

02

Do you currently work for the City of Lincoln?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list the department and division in which you work, your title, and your date of hire.

04

Have you graduated from high school or earned an equivalent credential (such as a GED)?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please list the school or institution.

06

Do you have training or experience performing custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms, scrubbing floors, vacuuming, trash removal, and maintaining public areas?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

07

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

08

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

09

Do you have training or experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance such as operating and maintaining irrigation systems, mowing and fertilizing turfgrass, string trimming, maintaining landscape beds, snow removal, and other outdoor maintenance?

• No experience or training
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months or experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

10

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

11

If yes, please describe your duties and/or work experience. If no, enter N/A.

12

Do you have training or experience working with HVAC systems such as filter replacement, troubleshooting airflow/temperature issues, or basic mechanical system maintenance?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

13

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

14

If yes, please describe your duties and/or work experience. If no, enter N/A.

15

Do you have training or experience performing general building maintenance (patching, painting, drywall repair, minor repairs and fixtures/equipment)?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

16

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

17

If yes, please describe your duties and/or experience. If no, enter N/A.

18

Do you have training or experience performing minor electrical repairs?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

19

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

20

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

21

Do you have training or experience performing minor plumbing repairs?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

22

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

23

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

24

Do you have training or experience performing minor carpentry repairs?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

25

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A.

26

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

27

Do you have training or experience safely operating hand and power tools used in maintenance and repair work?

• No training or experience
• Yes, training only or less than 6 months of experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
• Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
• Yes, more than 4 years of experience

28

If yes, list where you acquired the experience . If no, enter N/A.

29

If yes, please describe your experience. If no, enter N/A.

30

I understand this position requires the ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

• I Understand

31

I understand this position requires the ability to perform work at heights up to 30 ft.

• I Understand

32

I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a drivers license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska drivers license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my drivers license Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

33

For verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and your drivers license number.

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