Applicants for all positions within the NRD are required to complete this general application form and submit it with other materials. 

This position is shared between the Upper Big Blue NRD and the Nebraska Forest Service (UNL). Applications will be submitted via the UNL system: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/94768

To apply for this position, please send a resume a completed general application form to deigenberg@upperbigblue.org or mail to the NRD at 319 E 25th St, York, NE 68467
 

The District’s Facility Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks supporting the upkeep of facilities, grounds and recreation areas.  Position is overseen by the Projects Department Manager with site supervision by Lead Maintenance Worker.  Duties of this entry level position includes light equipment operation, vehicle and equipment servicing and a member of the tree planting crew. 

• PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain District recreation areas: 
    • Mows grass with tractor, skid steer mounted, rider, or hand power mowers. 
    • Trims and edges around walks, planting beds, and buildings or shelters. 
    • Controls weeds by digging, cutting, or spraying herbicides.
    • Plants grass, trees, and shrubs.  
    • Applies insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers to trees, shrubs, and grass. 
    • Waters new and established plantings. 
    • Prunes shrubs and trees 
    • Cleans grounds and removes litter. 
    • Maintains recreation area trails and roads. 
    • Maintains picnic shelters, tables, grills, and restrooms. 
    • Repairs fences and gates.
  • Tree Planting Crew Member:
    • Sorts, inventories, and stores seedling trees. 
    • Delivers trees to local field offices. 
    • Plants seedling trees for district customers, through the use of a tractor mounted planter. 
    • Perform survivability counts on newly planted trees
  • Services District vehicle fleet:
    • Garaging, fueling, cleaning, and periodic preventative maintenance. 
    • Delivers vehicles to auto repair shops for repairs and major services. 
    • Services tractor and equipment. 
    • Maintains hand and garden tools, sharpens mower blades. 
    • Maintains maintenance records.
  • Performs light maintenance on the facility:
    • Minor repairs, 
    • Grounds upkeep. 
    • Removes snow from walks and driveways. 
    • Spreads sand on sidewalks and ramps to prevent ice buildup.
  • Assists Projects Department:
    • Tree removal, dam outlet works repair, 
    • Fence and gate repair, and channel mowing.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Projects Department Manager 
• QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one to customers, clients, and district staff.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current State of Nebraska driver’s license and CDL or ability to obtain a CDL required.
• OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Experience operating tractors, skid steers and mowers. Experience performing light vehicle and equipment daily maintenance. Experience working with trees, both planting and trimming. Ability to do light construction work. Ability to do building maintenance.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The employee is expected to comply with the District’s personnel, drug-free and alcohol-free workplace, and safety policies. While representing the District, the employee will conduct him or herself in a professional manner and avoid actions or comments that would reflect unfavorably on the District.

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time position (starting wage $37,500- $42,500 negotiable with experience). The Upper Big Blue NRD offers:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits within 30 days of hire.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Affordable dependent health insurance available
• Employer matching retirement
• 10 Paid holidays
• Separate vacation and sick leave hours
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is seeking a summer intern for the summer of 2025.  The position will begin in mid-May and run till the start of the fall semester. Dates are flexible.

Work will be conducted from the NRD's office located in York, Nebraska.

Job duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Installation of soil moisture monitoring equipment at irrigation scheduling demonstrations

• Assist in the collection of ground water samples

• Conduct inspections of irrigation flow meter installations

• Inspection of irrigation equipment

• Other duties as assigned 

40-hour work week.

Rate of pay is $15 per hour.

Working conditions will involve exposure to heat, humidity, dust, and pollen. Candidates may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., operate an ATV, and interact with agricultural producers and District staff.  This is a great opportunity to gain experience in agriculture, natural resources, or environmental sciences.  Employment preference is given to college students with agriculture, agronomy, water sciences, environmental sciences, and natural resources majors. 

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, application , and a list of references to:

Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District
Attn:  Terry Julesgard, Water Department Manager
319 East 25th St.

York, NE  68467
(402) 362-6601
tjulesgard@upperbigblue.org 

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline is February 21, 2025.