Maintenance Repair Specialist 1
Job Description
Rewarding Career Path
Position: Maintenance Repair Specialist 1
Company: State of Nevada
Company: State of Nevada
Salary Detail
$52,200 – $76,609 a year
Experience
Career Accomplishments is required
Job Detail
- State of Nevada Announces
- An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
- MAINTENANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST 1 – ELKO APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY – $52,200 to $76,608.72 PAY GRADE: 30
- The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
- For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location. Department: Health and Human Services Division: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Elko Job Class Code: 09.441
- RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 52963 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/10/2025 Close Date: 11/17/2025 Recruiter: VICTORIA SHEEHAN Phone: (775)684-0133 Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 4 Days 9 Hrs 8 Mins The Position
- Maintenance Repair Specialists perform a variety of skilled work in 2or more of the mechanical and construction trades in order to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment.
- Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
- The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 located in Elko, Nevada. The incumbent performs semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and construction tasks across various trades to support buildings, facilities, and equipment, working independently with minimal supervision or training. The key responsibilities include plumbing, general maintenance such as repairing and modifying facilities and fixtures including lock installation, key cutting, and blind installation and may also involve custom construction projects. Painting which includes basic interior work such as prepping surfaces (taping, texturing, patching) and setting up necessary equipment like ladders and scaffolding. Electrical work which includes Basic tasks including replacing parts in faulty equipment, changing ballasts on various voltage fixtures (120v, 277v, 480v), and adjusting/cleaning electronic controls. This role may involve working nights, weekends, and holidays, participating in an on-call rotation with other maintenance personnel. DCFS partners with families, communities, and agencies to support Nevada’s children and families. Its programs include child protective and welfare services, mental and behavioral health treatment, residential care, and statewide juvenile justice services, including youth training centers and parole. DCFS is a complex organization with dedicated staff focused on strengthening families and communities. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
- To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-9_0/
- To Qualify:
- In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in 2or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- Special Notes As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. This position requires an applicant be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required. This position is subject to standby and call back status. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in addition to their normal work schedules.
- Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A valid driver’s license is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position may require flexible/rotating shifts. This position may require work on nights/weekends/holidays.
- The Examination
- Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS
- For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
