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Maintenance Supervisor

CITY OF PERU, NEBRASKA

Department: Maintenance 

Reports to: Mayor; with daily administrative supervision from the City Clerk 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Location: Peru, NE 

Pay: Starts at $22.00/hour, DOE 

Starting date: September 2025 

About the Candidate

The Maintenance Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role critical to the function of our city. This position splits time between supervising a maintenance technician and actively participating in the maintenance and repair of streets, water, sewer systems, equipment, and city properties. We are looking for a motivated, skilled individual who leads by example and possesses a strong blend of technical expertise and supervisory skills.

Essential Functions

  • Plans, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work of maintenance staff. 

  • Provides training, guidance, and leadership to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. 

  • Operates and maintains a computerized work order system. 

  • Assists in preparing the annual maintenance budget and monitors expenditures. 

  • Responds to citizen inquiries and concerns regarding public works issues. 

  • Collaborates with other city staff on relevant projects and tasks.

  • Performs and leads crew in the maintenance and repair of city infrastructure, including streets, water distribution lines, sewer collection systems, buildings, and equipment. 

  • Operates heavy equipment and machinery (e.g., dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, mowers) for construction, repair, and maintenance projects. 

  • Performs manual physical labor including snow removal, lawn maintenance, and utility meter reading/repair. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • • An associate’s degree in a related field (e.g., Civil Technology, Public Administration) or other equivalent education. Equivalent experience is also acceptable.

  • At least two (2) years of experience in public works, construction, or a related maintenance field, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or leadership role.

  • Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in public works maintenance (water/sewer systems, street maintenance, heavy equipment operation).

  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills.

  • Proficiency with computers for email, word processing, spreadsheets, and work order systems. 

Requirements

  • Must possess a valid United States driver's license. 

  • Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire. 

  • Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Class IV Water Operator’s License as defined by the State of Nebraska within one (1) year of hire.  

To Apply: 

Send your resume plus a letter of interest to cityclerk@perunebraska.org. 

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