Maintenance Manager II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$34.203

Job Posting:

JR2026-00024772 Maintenance Manager II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-17-2026

Job Description:

At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we’re looking for a driven and experienced Maintenance Manager II to take ownership of operations, lead a skilled team, and keep our facilities running at peak performance. In this role, you’ll go beyond day-to-day maintenance—you’ll shape preventive strategies, improve system reliability, and drive continuous improvement across equipment, safety, and efficiency. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor specialists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want a role where your leadership directly influences operational success, this is your chance to make a measurable difference while advancing your career.

We reward our employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates
• Free parking

Pay range is $34.203 - $51.304 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's 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 supervising the work of skilled maintenance staff, in budgeting, and coordinating/managing major construction/renovation projects. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of strong leadership.
• Experience managing subordinate supervisors and their teams.
• Experience/working knowledge of METASYS HVAC Controls system.
Experience with any preventative/predictive maintenance software.

Other:

• Limited overnight travel with some day trips to various locations across Nebraska.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate State vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• A variety of building trades.
• Applicable building, fire, and safety codes.
• Mechanical, electrical, and overall operation of building systems.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building and mechanical trades.
• Heavy highway construction.
• Principles of supervision.
• Facility operational policies.
• Budget development and control, personnel management, administrative prerogatives and responsibilities, and other concepts and current practices of management.
• Computers and their applications for maintenance records.

Skill in:

• Communicating with employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Identifying problem areas, developing solutions, and coordinating corrective procedures.
• Recognizing hazardous conditions and making necessary corrections.
• Organizing a diverse group of people/work unit.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and effectively supervise the work of staff with a variety of skill levels in the various building and mechanical trades.
• Delegate the work to others to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Coordinate various multi-trade functions, including private contractors, working on a single project.
• Formulate, implement, and enforce policies, rules, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain long-range maintenance and restoration programs.
• Develop and monitor contracts for maintenance and repair to outside contractors.
Establish and maintain good landlord/tenant relations with building/facility tenants.

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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.

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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.